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English court to rule on final challenge to Trinidad's gay sex ban
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk Dánica Coto, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 8, 2026
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Key points The case was filed by Jason Jones in 2017, with representation by lawyers including a former attorney general of Trinidad and Tobago. The case, which has been ongoing for nearly 10 years, is currently being heard by Supreme Court judges in London.
A significant human rights case is underway in England, concerning the decriminalization of gay sex in Trinidad and Tobago. The case, which has been ongoing for nearly 10 years, is currently being heard by Supreme Court judges in London.
The laws in question, which prohibit gay sex, have been in place since Trinidad and Tobago was a British colony. Those found guilty can face up to five years in prison. The case was filed by Jason Jones in 2017, with representation by lawyers including a former attorney general of Trinidad and Tobago.
Further details on the case and its potential implications are available from KSAT 12, the local ABC affiliate.
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Category: News Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio Reading time: 1 min
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