According to the Penal Code of the Solomon Islands, Chapter 26, Section 160, engaging in anal sex acts with another person is punishable with up to 14 years' imprisonment. Attempting anal intercourse can be punished by up to seven years' imprisonment. Acts of "gross indecency" (even in private) can be punished with five years' imprisonment. The Law Reform Commission proposed legalizing gay and lesbian status in December 2008, but the move was strongly opposed.