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| Region | Barbados |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | MSM blood donations are not illegal, however there is a widespread cultural belief that members of the LGBTQ, particularly gay men, are not allowed to donate blood. There is no legislation regarding this matter, and the government does not have a clear policy. |
| Sources | https://shebarbados.org/2021/03/23/lgbtq-is-not-a-blood-type/ |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Adding description and link
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0 | Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
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| Description | MSM blood donations are not illegal, however there is a widespread cultural belief that members of the LGBTQ, particularly gay men, are not allowed to donate blood. There is no legislation regarding this matter, and the government does not have a clear policy. | |
| Sources | https://shebarbados.org/2021/03/23/lgbtq-is-not-a-blood-type/ |
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Banned (1-year deferral) | Legal |
| Description | No | |
| Sources | No |
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- Status is not correct "Illegal"
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
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| Value | Banned (indefinite deferral) | Banned (1-year deferral) |