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Guyana

Consensual relations between men are criminalized under the Criminal Law (Offences) Act of 1893 (Section 353), with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. The colonial-era law remains in force although it is not enforced in practice. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 951,0K Capital Georgetown Language English Currency Guyanese Dollar (GYD)

Legal framework · Guyana

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LGBT identity
Criminalized · max penalty life imprisonment
Criminal Law (Offences) Act (1893), Section 353 "buggery" · Section 351 "gross indecency" (2 years) · law not enforced
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union

Official sources
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Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) due to violent crime including murder and armed robbery, particularly at night. Local police have limited resources.

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UK FCDO

General travel advisory · link to specific LGBT+ traveller guidance due to restrictive legal context.

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