Entry #13041: LGBT discrimination in Fiji

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RegionFiji
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal
Start DateSep 6, 2013
End Datenow
DescriptionOn September 6th, 2013, the Constitution of Fiji (2013) was signed into law by the president at the time, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. In section 26 (3) (a), discrimination towards someone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity (among other grounds) is illegal.
Sourceshttps://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/FJ%20-%20LEG%20-%20%20Constitution%20of%20Fiji%20(2013)%20-%20OR(en).pdf https://database.ilga.org/fiji-lgbti https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-06/fiji-constitution-assent/4941404


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created by Unknownmiles

Original entry
StatusIllegal
Start DateSep 6, 2013
End Datenow
DescriptionOn September 6th, 2013, the Constitution of Fiji (2013) was signed into law by the president at the time, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. In section 26 (3) (a), discrimination towards someone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity (among other grounds) is illegal.
Sourceshttps://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/FJ%20-%20LEG%20-%20%20Constitution%20of%20Fiji%20(2013)%20-%20OR(en).pdf https://database.ilga.org/fiji-lgbti https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-06/fiji-constitution-assent/4941404