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Updated 98-12-15

Information on the situation for homosexuals in the
Cook Islands:

Illegal / Legal

In the Cook Islands, although being a territory of New Zealand, male homosexuality is illegal. Up to 10 years prison term for sodomy; up to 5 years prison term for attempt at sodomy or indecent assault.

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Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female
Cook Islands ? X ?
Sex between men is illegal.

Further information on the Cook Islands can be found at:

Cook Islands pages

Nations of the Commonwealth - Cook Islands

Cook Islands Online
 

Statistics: 

Monarchy,
New Zealand territory, Oceania 
Area: 241 km² 
Population: 20,900 ('69) 
Capital: Avarva 
Currency: dollar 
 

ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s):
.ck
.nz (New Zealand)
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