Guyana does not provide hate crime protections based on sexual orientation or gender identity. identity. The Code for Prosecutors of Guyana (2018) states that "Prosecutors must also have regard to whether the offence was motivated by any form of discrimination against the victim’s race, ethnic or national origin, sex or gender, disability, financial circumstances, age, religion or belief, or the suspect demonstrated hostility towards the victim based on any of those characteristics. The presence of any such motivation or hostility will mean that it is more likely that prosecution is required."