Sierra Leone
Male same-sex relations are criminalized with life imprisonment under Section 61 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (British colonial inheritance). Female same-sex relations are not criminalized. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) advisory. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Sierra Leone
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · life imprisonment (men)
Offences against the Person Act 1861, Section 61 · life imprisonment for men; female same-sex relations legal
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union
Official sources
check before traveling to Sierra Leone
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.