Liberia
Same-sex relations are criminalized under Sections 14.74 and 14.79 of Liberia's Penal Code (1978) as 'voluntary sodomy', with penalties of up to 1 year (misdemeanor) or up to 3 years in aggravated circumstances. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for Liberia. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Liberia
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · up to 3 years prison
Penal Code (1978) Sections 14.74 and 14.79 · 'voluntary sodomy' as first-degree misdemeanor · up to 1 year or $1,000 fine; up to 3 years as third-degree felony
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union · no adoption by same-sex couples
Official sources
check before traveling to Liberia
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.