Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Saint Lucia Court Strikes Down Law Criminalizing Gay Sex
Imagine two people of the same gender in Saint Lucia who love each other.
For a long time, the law said they were criminals just for loving each other.
But a judge has now said that law is unfair and wrong.
This is like saying the law can't stop people from being in love because of who they are.
People who want everyone to be treated equally are celebrating this decision.
Some people, though, are upset because of their religious beliefs.
This means Saint Lucia is slowly starting to change how it treats everyone.
Saint Lucia's court struck down laws criminalizing gay sexual relations.
The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court made the ruling in response to a case brought by an LGBTQ rights group.
The court found sections of the criminal code outlawing “buggery” and “gross indecency” unconstitutional.
Activists celebrated the decision, calling it a momentous legal change.
Some residents voiced criticism on social media, citing religious objections.
- Who
- The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court made the ruling in a case brought by the LGBTQ rights alliance ECADE.
- What
- The court struck down laws criminalizing gay sexual relations in Saint Lucia.
- When
- The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court issued the decision this week.
- Where
- Saint Lucia.
- Why
- The court ruled that the laws were unconstitutional.
LGBTQ+ Rights Activists
Religious Conservatives
Religious Beliefs vs. Human Rights
LGBTQ+ Rights Activists
Celebrate the court's decision as a recognition of human dignity.
Religious Conservatives
Some express concerns about the decision based on religious beliefs and scripture.
- Ruling
- Laws criminalizing gay sex struck down
- Court
- Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
- Plaintiff
- ECADE (LGBTQ rights alliance)
- Location
- Saint Lucia
- Legacy
- British colonial-era statutes