Entry #13724: Blood donations by MSMs in Jersey

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RegionJersey
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start DateJan 1, 1985
End DateNov 1, 2011
DescriptionThe UK banned gay men from donating blood in 1985 due to fear over the aids epidemic. This ban applied to Jersey law.
Sourceshttps://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/7-november-2011-equality-%E2%80%93-it%E2%80%99s-blood-ban-gay-and-bi-men-giving-blood-lifted
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lifetime-blood-donation-ban-lifted-for-men-who-have-had-sex-with-men


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StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start DateJan 1, 1985
End DateNov 1, 2011
DescriptionThe UK banned gay men from donating blood in 1985 due to fear over the aids epidemic. This ban applied to Jersey law.
Sourceshttps://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/7-november-2011-equality-%E2%80%93-it%E2%80%99s-blood-ban-gay-and-bi-men-giving-blood-lifted https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lifetime-blood-donation-ban-lifted-for-men-who-have-had-sex-with-men