Iraq's Anti-LGBT Law

SOURCE www.barrons.com
The United Nations expresses alarm over Iraq's parliament passing a bill criminalizing same-sex relations with sentences of up to 15 years in prison.

Key Points

  • Iraq's parliament passed a bill criminalizing same-sex relations
  • The bill allows for sentences of up to 15 years in prison
  • UN human rights office spokeswoman expressed alarm over the law

Cons

  • Legitimizes prejudice
  • Exposes people to hate crime, police abuse, harassment, intimidation, blackmail, and torture