Entry #550: LGBT discrimination in Cyprus

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RegionCyprus
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateOct 10, 2013
End Datenow
DescriptionUntil 2013 discrimination was only illegal in the workplace. In 2013, the Cypriot Penal Code has been amended to make violence against LGBT people an aggravating factor in sentencing. Article 99 of the code, entitled "Incitment to violence or hatred due to sexual orientation or gender identity", provides for imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine not exceeding 5,000 euros for any person who "intentionally, publicly or in manner which is threatening or insulting or offensive in nature, urges or incites, orally or in writing, violence or hatred against a group, person, or a member of a group of persons on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity".
Sourceshttp://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cy https://www.thepinknews.com/2013/10/10/cyprus-penal-code-amended-to-protect-against-discrimination-based-on-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity/
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  • Status is not correct "Status : Illegal"


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edited by Markissik. Adding one more source and including more information in the description

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DescriptionUntil 2013 discrimination was only illegal in the workplace.Until 2013 discrimination was only illegal in the workplace. In 2013, the Cypriot Penal Code has been amended to make violence against LGBT people an aggravating factor in sentencing. Article 99 of the code, entitled "Incitment to violence or hatred due to sexual orientation or gender identity", provides for imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine not exceeding 5,000 euros for any person who "intentionally, publicly or in manner which is threatening or insulting or offensive in nature, urges or incites, orally or in writing, violence or hatred against a group, person, or a member of a group of persons on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity".
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Until 2013 discrimination was only illegal in the workplace. In 2013, the Cypriot Penal Code has been amended to make violence against LGBT people an aggravating factor in sentencing. Article 99 of the code, entitled "Incitment to violence or hatred due to sexual orientation or gender identity", provides for imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine not exceeding 5,000 euros for any person who "intentionally, publicly or in manner which is threatening or insulting or offensive in nature, urges or incites, orally or in writing, violence or hatred against a group, person, or a member of a group of persons on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity".
Sourceshttp://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cyhttp://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cy
https://www.thepinknews.com/2013/10/10/cyprus-penal-code-amended-to-protect-against-discrimination-based-on-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity/
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http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cy http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cy https://www.thepinknews.com/2013/10/10/cyprus-penal-code-amended-to-protect-against-discrimination-based-on-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity/

edited by Pizzaslices412653

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Start Date(NONE)Oct 10, 2013
End DateOct 10, 2013(NONE)

created by James

Original entry
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start Datepast
End DateOct 10, 2013
DescriptionUntil 2013 discrimination was only illegal in the workplace.
Sourceshttp://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cy