Entry #1735: LGBT discrimination in Jamaica

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RegionJamaica
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start Date2008
End Date(none)
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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edited by Markissik. Adding source and updating the status after reports

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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)

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Original entry
StatusNo protections
Start DateAug 6, 1962
End Date(none)
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. "