Is incest between adults a crime in Timor-Leste?

Legal between adults

Timor-Leste is one of 53 countries classified “Legal between adults” for incest between adults — 32% of the 164 with data.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Laws regarding incest
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Indonesia: Criminal offense
Malaysia: Criminal offense
Australia: Criminal offense
Brunei: Criminal offense
Palau: Criminal offense
Singapore: Criminal offense

Other laws in Timor-Leste

Same-Sex Marriage: Not recognized
Same-Sex Activity: Legal
Age of Consent: 14–15
Sex Work: Legal & regulated
Divorce: Legal
Same-Sex Adoption: Not permitted
Marriage Age: 16–17

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