Peru Reverses Ban on Police in Same-Sex Relationships
The Peruvian government on Friday reversed a ban on police officers being in same-sex relationships just days after the ban was passed, El Peruanu reports.
The legislative decree stated that officers in same-sex relationships that "scandalized" the Peruvian police forces and undermined its corporate image should be forced into retirement.
The new version of the decree removes the reference to same-sex relationships.
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