Current Version
| Region | Seychelles |
| Issue | Hate crime protections |
| Status | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Since 2024, the Penal Code includes protections for hate crimes on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. |
| Sources | Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2024 https://www.gazette.sc/sites/default/files/2024-10/Act%2013%20-%202024%20-%20Penal%20Code%20%28Amendment%29%20Act%202024.pdf |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Since 2024, the Penal Code includes protections for hate crimes on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. |
| Sources | Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2024 https://www.gazette.sc/sites/default/files/2024-10/Act%2013%20-%202024%20-%20Penal%20Code%20%28Amendment%29%20Act%202024.pdf |