Landmark Saint Lucia Ruling Boosts Caribbean Gay Rights

In a historic victory for gay rights, Caribbean activists are celebrating after the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court struck down a colonial-era law in Saint Lucia criminalizing gay sex. The ruling, seen as a landmark decision, follows efforts by LGBTQ rights alliance ECADE, who filed the case on behalf of a gay couple.

The decision is a significant step toward equality in the Caribbean, where many countries still have similar laws in place. The court's judgment brings hope for change and underscores the growing movement for LGBTQ rights across the region.

LGBTQ advocates view this as a pivotal moment, marking progress and paving the way for ongoing legal reforms to uphold human rights and dismantle discriminatory practices rooted in colonial history.

(With inputs from agencies.)