Historic Legal Victory: Saint Lucia Decriminalizes Same-Sex Relations

A Saint Lucia court struck down laws criminalizing same-sex relations, ruling them unconstitutional. The decision by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court deemed sections of the criminal code banning 'gross indecency' and 'buggery' illegal, marking a victory for LGBT rights organizations in the Caribbean island nation.

In a landmark decision, a Saint Lucia court has abolished longstanding laws that criminalized same-sex relations, offering new hope to the island's LGBT community.

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, based in the capital Castries, ruled that the laws prohibiting 'gross indecency' and 'buggery' violated the nation's constitution.

This significant legal reform marks a triumph for LGBT rights advocates across the Caribbean, as they celebrate the dismantling of barriers to equality.

(With inputs from agencies.)