Trinidad and Tobago's highest court strikes down colonial-era ban on gay sex

A UK court has overturned Trinidad and Tobago's gay sex ban, marking a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights after a decade-long legal battle. Judge Philip James Sales stated that such laws are unjustifiable in a society that respects individual rights. Activist Jason Jones, who initiated the case in 2017, celebrated the ruling as a personal triumph against discrimination. The decision, which cannot be appealed, emphasizes the protection of sexual orientation as a fundamental human right. Other Caribbean nations still maintain similar laws.