Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual (LGBT) persons enjoy full rights and protection in the Republic of the Southern Indian Ocean Islands under both federal and provincial law. Protection against discrimination is provided under Article 2 of the Fourth Constitution of the Southern Indian Ocean Islands, and any discrimination against LGBT individuals falls under article 8(...)(...) of the Criminal Code. Attacking an individual over their (perceived) sexuality is punishable by a fine of ca. fr. 700,000 or 8 years imprisonment