Constitution of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis

Section 15 (Protection from Discrimination on Grounds of Race etc.) of the Constitution of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis prevents provisions of law that are discriminatory in nature or effect, as well as discrimination by individuals acting under the law, or on behalf of public office or authority. “Discriminatory” includes discrimination based on gender. This constitutional protection aligns with Section Three (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) of the Constitution, which guarantees all citizens, regardless of their gender (race, creed, color, origin, birth, etc.), the right to life, liberty, security, freedom of expression, equality before the law, and privacy. The protection is subject to limited exceptions, notably excluding laws related to applications for adoption, marriage, divorce, burial, or transfer of property on death. Laws enacted during emergency measures are also exempt from this protection.

Topics

• Abortion and reproductive health rights
• Gender discrimination
• Property and inheritance rights

Geographical location

• Central America & the Caribbean
• Saint Kitts and Nevis

Keywords

• constitutional rights
• state responsibility
• gender equality

Year

• 1983

External URL

• Constitution of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis

Type

• Legislation

Jurisdiction

• Saint Kitts and Nevis