Trinidad and Tobago: the justice decriminalizes homosexuality

On November 10, Trinidad and Tobago's highest court annulled colonial-era laws criminalizing homosexuality, marking a significant advancement for LGBT+ rights. A unanimous decision by five judges ruled that a 1986 sexual offenses law could not be used to prosecute consenting same-sex adults. The ruling emphasized that the law violated fundamental rights. Activist Jason Jones, who led the legal battle for nearly a decade, expressed joy over the decision and plans to address ongoing homophobia in the Caribbean. The law previously imposed severe penalties for 'sodomy' and 'gross indecency'.