Entry #1735: LGBT discrimination in Jamaica

Current Version

RegionJamaica
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start Date2008
End Datenow
DescriptionSome protections from harassment based on sexual orientation in schools.
Sourceshttps://www.jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JCF-Manual-on-Community-Policing-in-Jamaica-Jamaica-Constabulary-Force.pdf (page 99)


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Revision History (2)

edited by Markissik. Adding source and updating the status after reports

Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
Start DateAug 6, 19622008
DescriptionNo protection exists for LGBTQ+ individualsSome protections from harassment based on sexual orientation in schools.
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No protection exists for LGBTQ+ individuals Some protections from harassment based on sexual orientation in schools.
Sourceshttp://www.oas.org/en/iachr/docs/pdf/Jamaica2012eng.pdfhttps://www.jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JCF-Manual-on-Community-Policing-in-Jamaica-Jamaica-Constabulary-Force.pdf (page 99)
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http://www.oas.org/en/iachr/docs/pdf/Jamaica2012eng.pdf https://www.jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JCF-Manual-on-Community-Policing-in-Jamaica-Jamaica-Constabulary-Force.pdf (page 99)

created by vviet93

Original entry
StatusNo protections
Start DateAug 6, 1962
End Datenow
DescriptionNo protection exists for LGBTQ+ individuals
Sourceshttp://www.oas.org/en/iachr/docs/pdf/Jamaica2012eng.pdf
Reports (3)
  • Status is not correct "The Jamaica Constabulary Force community policing policy. recognize sexual orientation as protected class and bans discrimination. https://www.jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JCF-Manual-on-Community-Policing-in-Jamaica-Jamaica-Constabulary-Force.pdf"
  • Note field is incorrect "Not homosexuality is illegal, but homosexual acts and anal sexs. "
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "There is a activist group in Jamaica for the LGBTQ Community known as JFLAG - Jamaican Forum for Lesbians, All Sexuals and Gays. It was started in 1998. "