The Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination of the LGBT Community. A Comparison Between the United States and Kenya

Bachelor Thesis , 2017 , 55 Pages , Grade: 70.00 (A)

Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights

This paper shall seek to discuss if the LGBT community has rights that are equal to those of heterosexual beings. It shall also extensively discuss the right to equality and freedom from discrimination of Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender.

Consequently, this paper shall focus in depth on the religious, political, social, cultural views in the United States, Kenya and other various countries around the globe.

In addition, this study shall seek to discuss the international and regional framework of LGBT rights in the United States, Kenya and other countries around the world.

Moreover, this study shall analyze the role of the courts both in the United States and Kenya. It shall seek to discuss why such rights are discriminatory and if Kenya should adopt the position as other countries that have passed the laws governing the LGBT community and to ensure the protection of the LGBT community.

This research paper shall be based on desk study. The study will look into the International Bill of Rights, the Supreme Law of Kenya, The constitution of Kenya 2010 and other relevant legislative enactments, case law, historical studies, newspaper articles and also at interviews carried out by other researchers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY
Background
egal Protection of LGBT rights
Violence and Discrimination against LGBT community
Rationale of the study
Theoretical and conceptual framework
Conclusion
Organization of the study

CHAPTER TWO RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL, CULTURAL VIEWS AND INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL FRAMEWORK ON THE LGBT RIGHTS
Introduction
RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL, CULTURAL VIEWS
INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORK
UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL BILL OF RIGHTS
OTHER TREATIES AND CONVENTIONS
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
LEGAL PROTECTION ON LGBT RIGHTS
Conclusion

CHAPTER THREE COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE POSITION OF THE LGBT IN THE UNITED STATES AND KENYA
INTRODUCTION
ROLE OF THE COURTS TO DECRIMINALISE HOMOSEXUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES
ROLE OF THE COURTS DECRIMINALIZING HOMOSEXUALITY IN KENYA
LIMITATION OF RIGHTS
POTENTIAL OF DECRIMINALIZATION UNDER THE CONSTITUTION
CONCLUSION

CHAPTER FOUR CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
INTRODUCTION
CONCLUSION
LESSON
RECOMMENDATIONS

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books and Chapters in books
Journal Articles
Newspapers Articles
Reports/Papers
Encyclopedia
Constitutions
Statutes
Bills
International and Regional instruments
Dissertations/Theses
Case Law

• Course: Law
• Grade: 70.00 (A)
• Author: Michelle Nyaguthi (Author)
• Publication Year: 2017
• Pages: 55
• Catalog Number: V412501
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668642997
• ISBN (Book): 9783668643000
• Language: English
• Tags: right, equality, non-discrimination, lgbt, community, comparison, between, united, states, kenya