Current Version
| Region | Kenya |
| Issue | Hate crime protections |
| Status | Sexual orientation only |
| Start Date | 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | There is legal protection from hate crimes based on sexual orientation (or presumed sexual orientation) under Section 5.2.4(viii) of the Revised Sentencing Policy Guidelines (2023). |
| Sources | The Revised Sentencing Policy Guidelines (2023) Aggravating Factors in Murder Cases. Section 5.2.4(viii) https://ncaj.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/download-manager-files/UPDATED-SENTENCING-POLICY-GUIDELINES-2023.pdf https://judiciary.go.ke/download/sentencing-policy-guidelines-2023/ |
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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| Sources | The Revised Sentencing Policy Guidelines (2023) Aggravating Factors in Murder Cases. Section 5.2.4(viii) https://ncaj.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/download-manager-files/UPDATED-SENTENCING-POLICY-GUIDELINES-2023.pdf | The Revised Sentencing Policy Guidelines (2023) Aggravating Factors in Murder Cases. Section 5.2.4(viii) https://ncaj.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/download-manager-files/UPDATED-SENTENCING-POLICY-GUIDELINES-2023.pdf https://judiciary.go.ke/download/sentencing-policy-guidelines-2023/ |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Sexual orientation only |
| Start Date | 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | There is legal protection from hate crimes based on sexual orientation (or presumed sexual orientation) under Section 5.2.4(viii) of the Revised Sentencing Policy Guidelines (2023). |
| Sources | The Revised Sentencing Policy Guidelines (2023) Aggravating Factors in Murder Cases. Section 5.2.4(viii) https://ncaj.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/download-manager-files/UPDATED-SENTENCING-POLICY-GUIDELINES-2023.pdf |