Entry #5440: Homosexual activity in Trinidad and Tobago

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RegionTrinidad and Tobago
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start DateApr 12, 2018
End Datenow
DescriptionBecame legal on April 12, 2018. The news is from HRC and Pink news.
Sourceshttps://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/04/12/trinidad-and-tobago-has-just-legalised-gay-sex/ https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/04/13/trinidad-and-tobago-court-overturns-same-sex-intimacy-ban
Reports (3)
  • Status is not correct "this is wrong please change it. the law has not changed it is still illegal"
  • Status is not correct "THe law has not changed it is still ILLEGAL. THIS wrong information is negatively affecting asylum seekers inthe UK who are being refused based onyour document https://tt.loopnews.com/content/8-things-know-about-buggery-law-ruling"
  • Status is not correct "UK travel advice states it is still illegal"


Revision History (22)

Revision by Markissik. Correcting the start date

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Start DateMay 18, 2015Apr 12, 2018

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End DateSep 9, 2018(NONE)
Reports (3)
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "While it is legal, the correct term to be added should be decrimininalized. As the act would now not be prosecuted by the legal system for consenting adults to engage in anal sex ('buggery'), which related to homosexuality. This is a step in the right direction, although true legality would be indicative of having equal rights, with protective laws against discrimination. I would suggest looking into local news sources on the matter and not a foreign interpretation; though some local reports may have a negative bias tone in the articles. https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/rampersad-makes-historic-samesex-ruling-6.2.672550.a30a9d4a03 "
  • Status is not correct "The dutch goverment says that is still not legal. But in April there was a case which makes asummeable that they will not sue you. Bron: https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/reisadvies/trinidad-en-tobago"
  • Newer law has been passed "The High Court repealed a saved law on "buggery" which is sexual inteecourse via the anal cavity, which was a technical decriminalisation of homosexual sexual intercourse. However, the Attorney General is currently pursuing an appeal to the ruling at the Privy Council, with the intent of re-criminalizing the act. Source: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/govt-appeal-buggery-law-ruling If any further clarification is needed, I can be reached at [email protected] Thank you. "

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NoteBecame legal today on April 12, 2018. The news is from HRC and Pink news.Became legal on April 12, 2018. The news is from HRC and Pink news.
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Became legal today on April 12, 2018. The news is from HRC and Pink news.

Revision by Ausyk

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End DateMay 31, 2018Jun 1, 2018

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End DateApr 12, 2018May 31, 2018

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Sourceshttps://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/04/12/trinidad-and-tobago-has-just-legalised-gay-sex/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/04/12/trinidad-and-tobago-has-just-legalised-gay-sex/

https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/04/13/trinidad-and-tobago-court-overturns-same-sex-intimacy-ban
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https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/04/12/trinidad-and-tobago-has-just-legalised-gay-sex/ https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/04/12/trinidad-and-tobago-has-just-legalised-gay-sex/ https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/04/13/trinidad-and-tobago-court-overturns-same-sex-intimacy-ban

Revision by Ausyk

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NoteBecame legal today on April 12, 2018.Became legal today on April 12, 2018. The news is from HRC and Pink news.
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Became legal today on April 12, 2018. The news is from HRC and Pink news.

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NotePunishment cannot be legally enforced.Became legal today on April 12, 2018.
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Punishment cannot be legally enforced. Became legal today on April 12, 2018.

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End DateApr 4, 2018Apr 12, 2018

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Legal
Noteup to 7 years in prison not enforced. Court decision on decriminalization pending. Jamaican activist is the one who got the Belizean courts to look at decriminalization of homosexuality.Punishment cannot be legally enforced.
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up to 7 years in prison not enforced. Court decision on decriminalization pending. Jamaican activist is the one who got the Belizean courts to look at decriminalization of homosexuality. Punishment cannot be legally enforced.
Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/27/gay-relationships-still-criminalised-countries-report


https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/04/12/trinidad-and-tobago-has-just-legalised-gay-sex/
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/27/gay-relationships-still-criminalised-countries-report https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/04/12/trinidad-and-tobago-has-just-legalised-gay-sex/

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End DateMar 2, 2018Apr 4, 2018
Noteup to 7 years in prison not enforced. Court decision on decriminalization pending.up to 7 years in prison not enforced. Court decision on decriminalization pending. Jamaican activist is the one who got the Belizean courts to look at decriminalization of homosexuality.
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up to 7 years in prison not enforced. Court decision on decriminalization pending. Jamaican activist is the one who got the Belizean courts to look at decriminalization of homosexuality.
Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/27/gay-relationships-still-criminalised-countries-reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/27/gay-relationships-still-criminalised-countries-report


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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/27/gay-relationships-still-criminalised-countries-report https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/27/gay-relationships-still-criminalised-countries-report

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End DateFeb 3, 2018Mar 2, 2018

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Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/27/gay-relationships-still-criminalised-countries-report
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https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/27/gay-relationships-still-criminalised-countries-report

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End DateJan 25, 2018Feb 3, 2018
Note25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor. not enforced. Court decision on decriminalization pending.up to 7 years in prison not enforced. Court decision on decriminalization pending.
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25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor. not enforced. Court decision on decriminalization pending. up to 7 years in prison not enforced. Court decision on decriminalization pending.

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End DateNov 21, 2017Jan 25, 2018
Note25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor. not enforced. human rights activists are looking at decriminalization.25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor. not enforced. Court decision on decriminalization pending.
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25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor. not enforced. human rights activists are looking at decriminalization. Court decision on decriminalization pending.

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End DateMar 19, 2017Nov 21, 2017
Note25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor. not enforced.25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor. not enforced. human rights activists are looking at decriminalization.
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25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor. not enforced. human rights activists are looking at decriminalization.

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ValueIllegal (other penalty)Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)

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End DateFeb 11, 2017Mar 19, 2017

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Note25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor.25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor. not enforced.
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25 years in prison if committed by adult. five if commited by minor. not enforced.

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