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Seychelles Decriminalizes Sex for LGBT People

HeadlineMay 19, 2016

The Parliament of the Seychelles has voted to decriminalize sex between consensual gay and lesbian partners. Before Wednesday’s vote, homosexuality was a crime punishable by up to 14 years in prison in the Seychelles.

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