Current Version
| Region | Cyprus |
| Issue | LGBT discrimination |
| Status | Illegal in some contexts |
| Start Date | Oct 10, 2013 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Until 2013 discrimination was only illegal in the workplace. In 2013, the Cypriot Penal Code has been amended to make violence against LGBT people an aggravating factor in sentencing. Article 99 of the code, entitled "Incitment to violence or hatred due to sexual orientation or gender identity", provides for imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine not exceeding 5,000 euros for any person who "intentionally, publicly or in manner which is threatening or insulting or offensive in nature, urges or incites, orally or in writing, violence or hatred against a group, person, or a member of a group of persons on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity". |
| Sources | http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cy https://www.thepinknews.com/2013/10/10/cyprus-penal-code-amended-to-protect-against-discrimination-based-on-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity/ |
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Revision by Markissik. Adding one more source and including more information in the description
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| Description | Until 2013 discrimination was only illegal in the workplace. | Until 2013 discrimination was only illegal in the workplace. In 2013, the Cypriot Penal Code has been amended to make violence against LGBT people an aggravating factor in sentencing. Article 99 of the code, entitled "Incitment to violence or hatred due to sexual orientation or gender identity", provides for imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine not exceeding 5,000 euros for any person who "intentionally, publicly or in manner which is threatening or insulting or offensive in nature, urges or incites, orally or in writing, violence or hatred against a group, person, or a member of a group of persons on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity". |
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| Sources | http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cy | http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cy https://www.thepinknews.com/2013/10/10/cyprus-penal-code-amended-to-protect-against-discrimination-based-on-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity/ |
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Revision by Pizzaslices412653
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| Start Date | (NONE) | Oct 10, 2013 |
| End Date | Oct 10, 2013 | (NONE) |