New Legislation in Iraq Targets LGBT+ Community
Iraq Steps Up Repression Against LGBT+ Individuals
Iraq has taken a significant step in intensifying its repression against the LGBT+ community. The Iraqi Parliament has recently passed a law that criminalizes homosexual relationships and gender transitions, with penalties extending up to fifteen years in prison. This new law modifies a 1988 anti-prostitution statute and was approved during a session attended by 170 out of 329 deputies.