Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 53e

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The National Human Rights Commission of Mexico indicated that hate crimes related to sexual orientation and gender identity are considered aggravating circumstances which can give rise to more severe penalties. Issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity might also be covered by its law on violence against women. The country also has various protocols to help guide the authorities on how to deal with sexual orientation and gender identity situations in an empathetic manner, such as the protocol for judicial operators, including judges and prosecutors, issued by the Supreme Court on this topic;
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
  • Gender
Person(s) affected
  • LGBTQI+
  • Women
Year
2017
Paragraph type
Other
Paragraph focus
Effective anti-discrimination measures
Paragraph number
53e