Entry #1735: LGBT discrimination in Jamaica

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RegionJamaica
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start Date2008
End Datenow
DescriptionSome protections from harassment based on sexual orientation in schools.
Sourceshttps://www.jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JCF-Manual-on-Community-Policing-in-Jamaica-Jamaica-Constabulary-Force.pdf (page 99)


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Revision by Markissik. Adding source and updating the status after reports

Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
Start DateAug 6, 19622008
DescriptionNo protection exists for LGBTQ+ individualsSome protections from harassment based on sexual orientation in schools.
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No protection exists for LGBTQ+ individuals Some protections from harassment based on sexual orientation in schools.
Sourceshttp://www.oas.org/en/iachr/docs/pdf/Jamaica2012eng.pdfhttps://www.jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JCF-Manual-on-Community-Policing-in-Jamaica-Jamaica-Constabulary-Force.pdf (page 99)
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http://www.oas.org/en/iachr/docs/pdf/Jamaica2012eng.pdf https://www.jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JCF-Manual-on-Community-Policing-in-Jamaica-Jamaica-Constabulary-Force.pdf (page 99)

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