Lebanese law condones the arrest and of persecution of the SGM population by the police force. While Lebanon is considered progressive in terms of The Middle East’s acceptance of the SGM community, even LGBTQ activism is deemed societally immoral with pride parades in both 2017 and 2018 being cancelled due to terrorist threats and police officials (Human Rights Watch). According to a 2019 survey conducted by the Arab barometer, only 6% of Lebanese people accepted homosexuality (BCC: World News).
Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
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Civil Unions
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Joint Adoption
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Second Parent Adoption
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Employment Nondiscrimination Laws
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Broad Protections
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Criminalization of Violence
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Ban of Conversion Therapy
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Consensual Same-Sex Acts are Legal?
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Gender
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Max Penalty (Yrs in Prison)
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