Current Version
| Region | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Issue | Equal age of consent |
| Status | Equal |
| Start Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Since decriminalization of homosexuality in 2018, the age of consent has been equal. |
| Sources | (See sources listed for homosexual activity.) |
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Revision History (2)
edited by JordanB3047
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | (REMOVED) | Equal |
| Special Status | N/A | Equal |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Description | Sexual activity between members of the same sex is prohibited under the Sexual Offences Act. | Since decriminalization of homosexuality in 2018, the age of consent has been equal. |
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| Sources | http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/laws2/alphabetical_list/lawspdfs/11.28.pdf | (See sources listed for homosexual activity.) |
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created by katetheporcupine
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | N/A |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Sexual activity between members of the same sex is prohibited under the Sexual Offences Act. |
| Sources | http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/laws2/alphabetical_list/lawspdfs/11.28.pdf |
Reports (3)
- Newer law has been passed
- Newer law has been passed "Since decriminalization of homosexuality in 2018 the age of consent has been equal"
- Status is not correct "N/A All same-sex genital arousal between persons of the age of consent is criminalised. Minors of opposite sexes only can consent to sex with others close in age."