St. Vincent and the Grenadines Court Upholds Gay Sex Ban

The high court's decision marks a setback for LGBTQ+ rights in the Caribbean, contrasting with recent legal progress in neighboring nations.

A top court in St. Vincent and the Grenadines upheld laws criminalizing gay sex, originating from a 2019 case filed by two gay men living abroad.
Human Rights Watch deems the ruling a 'travesty of justice,' highlighting state-endorsed discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
Activists argue the laws legitimize abuse against the gay community, with reports of severe physical and verbal attacks.
Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has previously spoken against discrimination, yet the laws remain in place.
The ruling contrasts with recent repeals of similar laws in Caribbean nations like Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Antigua and Barbuda.