Entry #18607: LGBT discrimination in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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RegionSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateOct 1, 2010
End Date(none)
DescriptionSince 2010, there has been some protections of LGBTQ+ people.

Since 2021, it has provides hate crime protections in the Sentencing Guidelines of Homicide Offences.
Sourceshttps://rhrntools.rutgers.international/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Discriminatory-laws-impacting-LGBT-persons-in-the-Caribbean.pdf
https://cms.eccourts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Homicide-Offences-Compendium-Guideline-26-November-2021-Re-Issue-Sgd.pdf


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edited by Myst3r14. Fixing the date gaps

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Start DateSep 1, 2020Oct 1, 2010

edited by Myst3r14. Saint Vincent has some protections since 2010.

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ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
DescriptionNo law bans discrimination against a person based on
sexual orientation or gender identity.
Since 2010, there has been some protections of LGBTQ+ people.

Since 2021, it has provides hate crime protections in the Sentencing Guidelines of Homicide Offences.
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No law bans discrimination against a person based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Since 2010, there has been some protections of LGBTQ+ people. Since 2021, it has provides hate crime protections in the Sentencing Guidelines of Homicide Offences.
Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/528267-SAINT-VINCENT-AND-THE-GRENADINES-2023-HUMAN-RIGHTS-REPORT.pdfhttps://rhrntools.rutgers.international/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Discriminatory-laws-impacting-LGBT-persons-in-the-Caribbean.pdf
https://cms.eccourts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Homicide-Offences-Compendium-Guideline-26-November-2021-Re-Issue-Sgd.pdf
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https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/528267-SAINT-VINCENT-AND-THE-GRENADINES-2023-HUMAN-RIGHTS-REPORT.pdf https://rhrntools.rutgers.international/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Discriminatory-laws-impacting-LGBT-persons-in-the-Caribbean.pdf https://cms.eccourts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Homicide-Offences-Compendium-Guideline-26-November-2021-Re-Issue-Sgd.pdf

edited by Nathan. Status changed .

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ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections
DescriptionIn 2020, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines began providing protections from hate crimes on the basis of sexual orientation under the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court's ruling.No law bans discrimination against a person based on
sexual orientation or gender identity.
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In 2020, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines began providing protections from hate crimes on the basis of sexual orientation under the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court's ruling. No law bans discrimination against a person based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Sourceshttps://cms.eccourts.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Practice-Direction-on-Sentencing-for-the-Offence-of-Murder-for-the-ECSC.pdfhttps://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/528267-SAINT-VINCENT-AND-THE-GRENADINES-2023-HUMAN-RIGHTS-REPORT.pdf
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https://cms.eccourts.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Practice-Direction-on-Sentencing-for-the-Offence-of-Murder-for-the-ECSC.pdf https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/528267-SAINT-VINCENT-AND-THE-GRENADINES-2023-HUMAN-RIGHTS-REPORT.pdf

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Original entry
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateSep 1, 2020
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn 2020, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines began providing protections from hate crimes on the basis of sexual orientation under the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court's ruling.
Sourceshttps://cms.eccourts.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Practice-Direction-on-Sentencing-for-the-Offence-of-Murder-for-the-ECSC.pdf