Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 53a
Párrafo- Paragraph text
- In Sweden, the Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity (and other grounds). There is an equality ombudsman to monitor implementation of the law and various criminal law provisions against homophobic speech and discriminatory statements. If the motive for the offence is related to sexual orientation and gender identity, this is an aggravating circumstance for more severe sanctions. New legislation is being discussed for stronger protection for transgender persons in relation to hate speech and hate crime, as well the issue of privacy;
- Condicón jurídica
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Organismo
- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Tipo de documento
- Special Procedures' report
- Medio de adopción
- N.A.
- Temas
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Personas afectadas
- LGBTQI+
- Año
- 2017
- Tipo de párrafo
- Other
- Paragraph focus
- Effective anti-discrimination measures
- Paragraph number
- 53a
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