Current Version
| Region | Mexico |
| Issue | LGBT discrimination |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Jun 11, 2003 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Since 2011, Article 1 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States (1917) (federal constitution) prohibits discrimination based on “sexual preferences”. 3 out of 32 subnational jurisdictions bans discrimination based on gender identity in its State Constitutions. Article 1(3) of the Federal Act to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination (2003) includes “sexual preferences” as one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination |
| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/mexico-lgbti https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/MX%20-%20LEG%20-%20Federal%20Constitution%20(2011)%20-%20TR(en).pdf http://www.conapred.org.mx/index.php?contenido=pagina&id=38&id_opcion=15&op=15 |
Revision History (1)
Revision by Nathan. Improvements
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | Apr 29, 2003 | Jun 11, 2003 |
| Description | The National Council to Prevent Discrimination, CONAPRED, takes action to ensure equality for all citizens. This includes promoting new policies and resolving complaints of allegedly discriminatory acts. | Since 2011, Article 1 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States (1917) (federal constitution) prohibits discrimination based on “sexual preferences”. 3 out of 32 subnational jurisdictions bans discrimination based on gender identity in its State Constitutions. Article 1(3) of the Federal Act to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination (2003) includes “sexual preferences” as one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination |
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| Sources | http://www.conapred.org.mx/index.php?contenido=pagina&id=38&id_opcion=15&op=15 | https://database.ilga.org/mexico-lgbti https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/MX%20-%20LEG%20-%20Federal%20Constitution%20(2011)%20-%20TR(en).pdf http://www.conapred.org.mx/index.php?contenido=pagina&id=38&id_opcion=15&op=15 |
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