Lawmakers in Burkina Faso on Monday voted to recriminalize consensual same-sex sexual relations in the country.

According to the amended Persons and Family Code, anyone convicted of engaging in homosexuality faces between two and five years in prison or a fine of between $3,600-$17,800.

“The law provides for a prison sentence of between two and five years as well as fines. If a person is a perpetrator of homosexuality or similar practices, as well as bizarre behavior, they will go before a judge,” said Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala on national broadcaster RTB.

Bayala last year indicated a new law would criminalize same-sex relations. Since all 71 MPs voted for the Persons and Family Code, it has virtually come into effect.

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