The High Court in Dominica has overturned a ban on same-sex relations, marking a significant advancement in gay rights within the Caribbean. This judicial decision aligns Dominica with other Caribbean islands that have recently decriminalized consensual same-sex activities, effectively making Dominica a member of the global community that recognizes these rights without fear of prosecution. The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, praised the ruling, highlighting its alignment with regional trends and commending the efforts of the claimants and LGBTIQ+ organizations involved. Following this ruling, only five countries in the Americas continue to enforce laws against consensual same-sex relations.
Good news from Dominica! With this victory for LGBTI people only 5 countries in the Americas still have these laws: Jamaica 🇯🇲, Grenada 🇬🇩, Saint Lucia 🇱🇨, Guyana 🇬🇾, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨 https://t.co/QsYpKZDvRg
Dominica joins other Caribbean islands in striking down laws prohibiting gay sex https://t.co/oxVamX8ohE https://t.co/HeFEutdRz5
#Dominica: UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk welcomes Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court ruling decriminalising consensual same-sex relations in line with recent trends in the Caribbean. Applauds the courage & work of the claimants & #LGBTIQ+ organisations.
Progress on Caribbean gay rights! "Today’s ruling effectively makes Dominica a member of the global community recognizing the rights of same-sex adults to engage in consensual sexual activities without fear of prosecution." https://t.co/xu0v3bstZx
Dominica High Court reverses ban on same-sex relations https://t.co/ovs9XcZSPi https://t.co/cMEOg6Azlb
Dominica High Court overturns ban on same-sex relations https://t.co/DjtYQiDa9p