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UK appeals court begins hearing over activist's 10-year fight against Trinidad's gay sex ban
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· July 8, 2026
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Key takeaway The lawsuit was initiated by an LGBTQ+ activist in 2017, challenging certain sections of the country's Sexual Offenses Act.
A UK appeals court has started hearing a case related to Trinidad and Tobago's gay sex ban. The lawsuit was initiated by an LGBTQ + activist in 2017, challenging certain sections of the country's Sexual Offenses Act. The case has been ongoing for several years, with the Caribbean nation's High Court initially ruling in favor of the activist in 2018.
However, this decision was later reversed by the Trinidad Court of Appeals in 2025. Further details about the case and its current status are available from LGBTQ Nation, which is following the developments in the UK appeals court.
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Category: rights Published: July 8, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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