Current Version
| Region | Switzerland |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Banned (1-year deferral) |
| Start Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | In early May 2017, the National Council approved a motion calling on all restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood to be lifted. According to the National Council, only risky behaviour should be a factor for blood donation, not one's sexual orientation. The motion, introduced by the Conservative Democrats, was approved 97–89.[66] However, this was rejected by the Council of States on 29 November 2017.[67] The 1 year deferral period for gay and bisexual men donating blood therefore remains in place. |
| Sources | https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/blood-donation_restrictions-for-male-gay-blood-donors-to-remain/43714568 |
Revision History (1)
Revision by Antinousosiris
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Banned (1-year deferral) | |
| Value Special | ambiguous | |
| Start Date | 0000-01-01 | 2017-11-29 |
| Note | Legal for lesbians. Illegal for gays. | In early May 2017, the National Council approved a motion calling on all restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood to be lifted. According to the National Council, only risky behaviour should be a factor for blood donation, not one's sexual orientation. The motion, introduced by the Conservative Democrats, was approved 97–89.[66] However, this was rejected by the Council of States on 29 November 2017.[67] The 1 year deferral period for gay and bisexual men donating blood therefore remains in place. |
| Sources | (French) http://www.tdg.ch/sante/sante/Le-don-du-sang-restera-interdit-aux-gays/story/21592726 | https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/blood-donation_restrictions-for-male-gay-blood-donors-to-remain/43714568 |