Two gay men, on Friday, filed court proceedings to challenge St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ “buggery” and “gross indecency” laws, which criminalise homosexuality. Both men, who have been advised by Jeremy Johnson QC and Peter Laverack of 5 Essex Court, assert that these laws strip their dignity and autonomy. They…
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Jamaica among 71 nations to face US pressure over anti-gay laws – report
Although Iran is its main target, Jamaica could be among 71 countries that will come under increasing pressure from the Trump administration over their anti-gay stance, according to international media reports. While gays and lesbians face the risk of a death sentence in countries like Iran, an arch enemy of…