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Debate on protection based on sexual orientation in the Penal Code

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The Dominican Republic's Constitutional Court held a hearing this Thursday regarding a legal action aimed at explicitly including sexual orientation as a protected category against discrimination within the national Penal Code. The proceedings sparked significant debate among legal experts and members of the judiciary.

The case has drawn attention from the broader legal community, highlighting ongoing tensions and discussions surrounding human rights protections and legislative reform in the country. Attorneys Julio Cury and Patricia Santana Nina are identified as key participants in the discourse surrounding the constitutional challenge.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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