Interpretation Law (Amendment – Definition of Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק הפרשנות (תיקון - הגדרת הפליה על רקע נטייה מינית או זהות מגדרית)
TL;DRA bill to amend the Interpretation Law so that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity will be considered discrimination in every piece of legislation.
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What does the bill do?
The bill adds a definition amending Section 3 of the Interpretation Law of 1981, under which discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity will be considered discrimination wherever the law contains a ban on discrimination, even if this is not stated explicitly. This way, the protection will apply to anyone harmed on this basis in any area of legislation that includes a ban on discrimination - in employment, in public services, in sexual harassment and in other places. The bill aims to expand existing protection and to avoid the need to amend each law separately in the future.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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