Entry #3199: LGBT discrimination in Samoa

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RegionSamoa
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start Date2007
End Date(none)
DescriptionExplicit legal protections under:

-Mental Health Act (2007): sexual preference or sexual orientation.
-Labour and Employment Relations Act (2013): sex, gender, sexual orientation.
-Sentencing Act (2016): gender identity and sexual orientation (Aggravating factor).
Sourceshttps://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act/mha2007128/
https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act/laera2013332/
https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act/sa2016121/

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Start DateJan 1, 20132007
DescriptionOnly in Employment only.Explicit legal protections under:

-Mental Health Act (2007): sexual preference or sexual orientation.
-Labour and Employment Relations Act (2013): sex, gender, sexual orientation.
-Sentencing Act (2016): gender identity and sexual orientation (Aggravating factor).
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Only in Employment only. Explicit legal protections under: -Mental Health Act (2007): sexual preference or sexual orientation. -Labour and Employment Relations Act (2013): sex, gender, sexual orientation. -Sentencing Act (2016): gender identity and sexual orientation (Aggravating factor).
Sourceshttps://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act/mha2007128/
https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act/laera2013332/
https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act/sa2016121/

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Descriptionsexual orientation in employment only.Only in Employment only.

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StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
Descriptionsexual orientation in employment only.
SourcesNo