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Last updated: 15 Apr 2026 09:04 PM
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Government Travel Advice
Last updated: 5 Jan 2026 03:10 PM
Same-sex relations between men are illegal in Sierra Leone, even if they are consensual. Penalties can include imprisonment. Same-sex relations are not illegal between women. All travellers should exercise caution given the much more conservative culture than UK.
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Trans Rights Overview
Last updated: 2 Apr 2026 04:04 PM
Rights Breakdown
Death Penalty Risk
Whether trans people face death-penalty risk under local law or enforcement.
📝 Equaldex region: SL; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Legal Gender Recognition
Can trans people change the gender marker on official documents?
📝 Equaldex region: SL; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Self-ID or Gatekeeping
Is legal gender recognition based on self-declaration or medical requirements?
📝 No recognition or self-ID framework in place.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 Nonbinary genders are not legally recognized.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 Name changes not available for gender identity reasons.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex marriage is not recognized.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 Gender-affirming care is unavailable.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No specific rights or support for trans youth.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 No healthcare funding or coverage.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: SL; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Anti-Discrimination Laws
Are trans people protected by anti-discrimination laws in housing, work, and services?
📝 No protection for gender identity in anti-discrimination laws.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 No recognition of gender-based hate crimes.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: SL; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Military Inclusion
Can trans people serve openly in the military?
📝 No trans inclusion in the military.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 No known asylum protections for trans people.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 No legal protections for gender-based access.
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