Libya
Same-sex relations are criminalized under article 407(4) of Libya's Penal Code (1953, amended in 1976), with penalties of up to 5 years' imprisonment. In militia-controlled areas, extrajudicial executions have been documented, including public executions for purported homosexuality attributed to ISIS. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for Libya. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Libya
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · up to 5 years + extrajudicial violence
Penal Code (1953, amended 1976) article 407(4) · up to 5 years' imprisonment · public ISIS executions documented in militia-controlled areas
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union · Transitional Constitution stipulates Islam as official religion and source of law
Official sources
check before traveling to Libya
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.