Entry #1193: LGBT discrimination in Laos

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RegionLaos
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateMay 12, 2017
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn Laos, there are limited protections based on sexual orientation.

In the Law on Electronic Data Protection (No. 25/NA), they explicitly list out sexual behavior under the Prohibited data category.
Sourceshttps://multilaw.com/Multilaw/Multilaw/Data_Protection_Laws_Guide/DataProtection_Guide_Laos.aspx


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edited by Myst3r14. Laos has limited protections since 2017

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ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
Start Date(unknown)May 12, 2017
DescriptionIn Laos, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from discrimination.In Laos, there are limited protections based on sexual orientation.

In the Law on Electronic Data Protection (No. 25/NA), they explicitly list out sexual behavior under the Prohibited data category.
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In Laos, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from discrimination. there are limited protections based on sexual orientation. In the Law on Electronic Data Protection (No. 25/NA), they explicitly list out sexual behavior under the Prohibited data category.
Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/laos/https://multilaw.com/Multilaw/Multilaw/Data_Protection_Laws_Guide/DataProtection_Guide_Laos.aspx
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https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/laos/ https://multilaw.com/Multilaw/Multilaw/Data_Protection_Laws_Guide/DataProtection_Guide_Laos.aspx

edited by UnknownMiles. Fixing description and link.l

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DescriptionThe constitution does not explicitly cover sexual orientations and gender identities in protection against discriminationIn Laos, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from discrimination.
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The constitution does not explicitly cover sexual orientations and gender identities in protection against discrimination In Laos, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from discrimination.
Federal LawYesNo
Sourceshttp://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_protect/@protrav/@ilo_aids/documents/legaldocument/wcms_117348.pdfhttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/laos/
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http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_protect/@protrav/@ilo_aids/documents/legaldocument/wcms_117348.pdf https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/laos/

edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Always was. Removing start date.

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Start DateOct 22, 1953(unknown)
Federal LawNoYes

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Original entry
StatusNo protections
Start DateOct 22, 1953
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe constitution does not explicitly cover sexual orientations and gender identities in protection against discrimination
Sourceshttp://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_protect/@protrav/@ilo_aids/documents/legaldocument/wcms_117348.pdf