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Trinidad's LGBTQ Rights at a Crossroads | Dover News
A landmark legal battle for LGBTQ rights in Trinidad and Tobago is poised to reach its climax as the UK’s highest court prepares to rule on whether colonial-era laws criminalizing gay sex are unconstitutional — a decision that could ignite a historic shift across the entire Caribbean region. After years of litigation, including a controversial 2018 High Court victory overturned by appeals, the case now rests with the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Fueled by the personal story of plaintiff Jason Jones — who fled the country due to discrimination — the case challenges laws that still…
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