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Homosexual activity in Saint James Windward

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Homosexual activity in Saint James Windward is legal.

Current status
Since Aug 29, 2022
Legal
Following a ruling of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court on August 29, 2022, consensual same-sex intercourse between adults in private is no longer illegal in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Details
Sources:
www.nationnews.com/2022/08/…
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Until Aug 29, 2022
Male illegal, female legal
Up to 10 years prison
Details
Sources:
old.ilga.org/Statehomophobi…
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Same-sex marriage in Saint James Windward

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Same-sex marriage in Saint James Windward is unrecognized.

Current status
Unrecognized
The laws regarding marriage do not define that marriage is between a man and a woman.
Details
Sources:
oig.cepal.org/sites/default…
lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-con…
lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-con…
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Saint James Windward

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Saint James Windward is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Saint Kitts and Nevis, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Right to change legal gender in Saint James Windward

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Right to change legal gender in Saint James Windward is illegal.

Current status
Illegal under federal Saint Kitts and Nevis law
There is no legal gender recognition provided in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Details
Sources:
www.globalgayz.com/gay-life…
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ar…
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Gender-affirming care in Saint James Windward

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Gender-affirming care in Saint James Windward is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Saint James Windward

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Saint James Windward is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
No way to change legal gender, including to non-binary.
Details
Sources:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ar…
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LGBT discrimination in Saint James Windward

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LGBT discrimination in Saint James Windward is illegal in some contexts.

Current status
Since Sep 1, 2020
Illegal in some contexts
Pursuant to rule 7(1) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Sentencing Guidelines) Rules (2019), adopted by Saint Kitts and Nevis under Statutory Rules and Orders No. 26 (2019), Practice Direction 8E No. 1 (effective 1 September 2020) includes under Section 5(j) the crime of murder motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation among the exceptionally serious crimes that could lead to the imposition of life imprisonment for the perpetrator.
Details
Sources:
ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_Wor… (page 244)
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LGBT employment discrimination in Saint James Windward

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LGBT employment discrimination in Saint James Windward is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There are no protections from discrimination in employment provided to LGBTIQ+ people in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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LGBT housing discrimination in Saint James Windward

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LGBT housing discrimination in Saint James Windward is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There are no protections from discrimination in housing provided to LGBTIQ+ people in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Same-sex adoption in Saint James Windward

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Same-sex adoption in Saint James Windward is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Saint James Windward

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Intersex infant surgery in Saint James Windward is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Serving openly in military in Saint James Windward

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Serving openly in military in Saint James Windward is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Blood donations by MSMs in Saint James Windward

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Blood donations by MSMs in Saint James Windward is n/a.

Current status
N/A
There are no official sources from the Ministry of Health regarding the prohibitions for donating blood.
Details
Sources:
www.sknis.gov.kn/2023/02/28…

www.sknis.gov.kn/2023/01/16…
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Conversion therapy in Saint James Windward

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Conversion therapy in Saint James Windward is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is not banned.
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Sources:
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Equal age of consent in Saint James Windward

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Equal age of consent in Saint James Windward is equal.

Current status
Since Aug 29, 2022
Equal
Homosexuality is legal since 2022.
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Sources:
www.nationnews.com/2022/08/…
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Equality Index ?
31 / 100
Legal Rights
47 / 100
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