Trinidad and Tobago highest court overturns gay sex ban

Trinidad and Tobago's highest court has annulled a 1986 law that criminalized consensual same-sex relations, marking a significant victory for LGBT+ rights. The unanimous ruling by the UK-based Judicial Committee of the Privy Council stated that the Sexual Offences Act could not be applied to private consensual acts. Activist Jason Jones emphasized the need for targeted activism against homophobia in the Caribbean. The ruling was praised by Freedom Law Chambers as a major win for equality and dignity, and UN Human Rights chief Volker Turk highlighted its potential to reduce stigma and violence related to sexual orientation and gender identity.