Maldives gay

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals face legal obstacles not encountered by their non-LGBT counterparts, as Maldivian law criminalizes homosexuality and imposes penalties for same-sex sexual conduct and relationships.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the Maldives face challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. [3] Maldivian law criminalizes same-sex sexual activity for men and women. The Penal Code of the Maldives invokes Sharia, and punishes homosexuality, usually through fines, prison sentences, and lashings. [4].