For a long time homosexuality has been illega for males l in Jamaica. Many people that are gay find it extremely difficult to be open about their sexuality. if a man caught in any homosexual act they can be reported to the police and receive charges that can result up to 10 years in prison. The island has broken the law into 3 different sections: Section 76, Section 77, and Section 79. Section 76 deems homosexuality as an unlawful crime for males and will receive no more than 10 years in prison if caught in any homosexual act. Section 77 states that homosexuality is illegal if a male "attempts" to carry out a hmosexual act with another man. If convicted the person can be imprisoned for 7 years. Section 79 says that if someone attempts to procure or intervene's with one's conviction that person will be charged with a misdemeanor.
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