Entry #642: Homosexual activity in Barbados

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RegionBarbados
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (up to life in prison as punishment)
Start Datepast
End DateDec 12, 2022
DescriptionThe law is rarely, if ever enforced. Decriminalization pending.
Sourceshttp://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/world/caribbean.htm


Revision History (3)

edited by _it4_. Homossexuality is now legal in Barbados.

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End Date(NONE)Dec 12, 2022

edited by Pizzaslices412653

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DescriptionThe law is rarely, if ever enforced.The law is rarely, if ever enforced. Decriminalization pending.
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The law is rarely, if ever enforced. Decriminalization pending.
Reports (4)
  • Status is not correct "The court strikes down the ban recently and it is now legal. "
  • Newer law has been passed "12 December 2022, Section 9 and 12 revoked."
  • Newer law has been passed "Barbados had repealed colonial era laws banning gay sex on Friday 16 december 2022 according to Amnesty International"
  • Newer law has been passed "Changing gender and homosexuality are now legal in Barbados"

created by James

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End DateDec 12, 2022(NONE)
DescriptionThe law is rarely, if ever enforced. Decriminalization pending.The law is rarely, if ever enforced.
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The law is rarely, if ever enforced. Decriminalization pending.
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