title: Constitutional protection against discrimination of homosexuals.
abstract: A brief review of equality for homosexuals prior to 1983 is presented followed by the introduction and explanation of the relevant section of the revised edition of the Dutch Constitution (enacted in 1983). The possible impact of this section on the abolishment of discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation is discussed.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Waaldijk
mesh_terms: D002961:Civil Rights / Q000266:history* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000266:history; D006801:Humans; D007878:Legislation as Topic / Q000266:history; D008297:Male; D009426:Netherlands; D011287:Prejudice