Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 53i
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- In stating that same-sex relations are not criminalized in the country, Slovakia observed that the Constitution regulates the principle of equal treatment for all and there is also a national strategy for human rights promotion. Slovenia cited the new Protection against Discrimination Act 2016 which covers, inter alia, sexual orientation, sexual identity or sexual expression. Sexual orientation is also reflected in the Employment Relationship Act. Poland called attention to both the civil law and criminal law. There is an anti-discrimination act of 2010 which covers sexual orientation, while the penal code covers incitement to hatred and violence, encompassing sexual orientation and gender identity. This is paralleled by labour legislation, a national programme for equal treatment and data collection;
- Legal status
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Body
- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Means of adoption
- N.A.
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- LGBTQI+
- Year
- 2017
- Paragraph type
- Other
- Paragraph focus
- Effective anti-discrimination measures
- Paragraph number
- 53i
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