In practice, the government protects LGBT citizens from discrimination based on sexual orientation.

In practice, the government protects LGBT citizens from discrimination based on sexual orientation.
A 100 score is earned where all the following conditions are met:
1) there is an official mechanism that receives and investigates complaints of LGBT discrimination (whether investigations are undertaken independently or in collaboration with other entities),
2) in the last year, the mechanism has been proactive and implemented programs designed to reduce/combat LGBT discrimination (such as conducting sensitization campaigns), and
3) the mechanism is accessible to most members of LGBT groups.

A 50 score is earned where where any of the following conditions apply:
1) the mechanism exists, but it doesn’t always investigate complaints of LGBT discrimination,
2) it’s not always functional, or
3) some members of LGBT groups don’t have access to it due to geographic or other limitations.

A 0 score is earned where at least one of the following conditions apply:
1) the mechanism to receive complaints of LGBT discrimination doesn’t exist, or
2) it exists but doesn’t investigate and is generally unresponsive.

For variable descriptions, please refer to: https://www.africaintegrityindicators.org/data.
For the methodology, please refer to: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e971d408be44753edfb976c/t/60a55f343d36117866628867/1621450563745/AII10+-+Methodology.docx+%281%29.pdf.