Antigua's ban on same-sex acts unconstitutional

[Behind the Aegis]

A law criminalising same-sex acts between consenting adults in Antigua and Barbuda has been declared unconstitutional.

The country's high court ruled on Tuesday that the law contravened constitutionally guaranteed rights to liberty, freedom of expression and protection of personal privacy.

Campaigners say it is a major victory in a country where homophobia is rife.

The case was brought by a gay man in sync with two rights groups.

The two groups, Women Against Rape and the Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality (ECADE), have welcomed the ruling against the Sexual Offences Act 1995.

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[MLAA]

1. Excellent. Let's hope the legislature doesn't now try to change their constitution.

The fact the ruling group tried to change it is enough for me to put Antigua and Barbuda on my do not travel to list along with all the US states banning/severely limiting abortion.