“Trinidad and Tobago's Anti-Gay Law Under UK Judicial Review in Landmark Appeal | Nova Glob” — what this page in the network covers. Trinidad and Tobago's colonial-era "buggery law," which criminalizes anal sex between consenting men and dates back to 1925, is currently under judicial re... The Guardian WorldJul 8, 2026 • 2:01 PM1 views Trinidad and Tobago's colonial-era "buggery law," which criminalizes anal sex between consenting men and dates back to 1925, is currently under judicial review by top UK judges in a landmark international appeal.
Integrated into the nation's 1986 Sexual Offences Act, this legislation has been a central issue for LGBTQ+ rights activism. The legal challenge originated in 2017 with activist Jason Jones, leading to a 2018 high court decision that declared the law unconstitutional, citing infringements on privacy and equality rights. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.