Refworld | Jordan: 1. Is homosexuality illegal in Jordan (both in relation to civil law and sharia law)? 2. Is there any evidence of discrimination and/or harassment of homosexuals in Jordanian society? 3. Is there adequate state protection available to homosexuals in Jordan?

Title	Jordan: 1. Is homosexuality illegal in Jordan (both in relation to civil law and sharia law)? 2. Is there any evidence of discrimination and/or harassment of homosexuals in Jordanian society? 3. Is there adequate state protection available to homosexuals in Jordan?
Publisher	Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal
Publication Date	23 June 2009
Country	Jordan
Topics	Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) \| Persecution on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity \| Sharia law \| State protection
Citation / Document Symbol	JOR34990
Cite as	Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal, Jordan: 1. Is homosexuality illegal in Jordan (both in relation to civil law and sharia law)? 2. Is there any evidence of discrimination and/or harassment of homosexuals in Jordanian society? 3. Is there adequate state protection available to homosexuals in Jordan?, 23 June 2009, JOR34990, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4f5defd92.html [accessed 20 May 2023]
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