T&T Court rules sex between two consenting males legal

[abducted]

It's official, sex between consenting male adults is no longer illegal.

In April, High Court Judge Davindra Rampersad ruled that sections 13 and 16 of the Sexual Offences Act, which criminalises buggery and serious indecency even between consenting adults, is unconstitutional.

However, Rampersad did not make a ruling on how the law should be interpreted to give effect to his judgement.

During the hearing, Fyard Hosein, SC, who is leading the State's legal team, requested that a 45-day stay is put in place while his team prepares the State's appeal.

Hosein reiterated the position stated by Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi that the State would take the case to the Privy Council for full judicial determination on the contentious issue.

The request was denied by Rampersad.

Delivering a 14-page ruling at the Hall of Justice in Port-of-Spain this morning, Rampersad modified the legislation to introduce the element of consent.

Stating his decision was the "least intrusive" choice, Rampersad refused to strike out the legislation in its entirety. He pointed out that striking out was not necessary as there was no evidence that any citizens were prosecuted for consensual sexual activity.

Trinidadian-born British gay rights activist Jason Jones, who brought the novel constitutional challenge, was not in court for the hearing and was represented by his attorney Rishi Dass.

Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi has stated that Government intends to appeal the judgement to the country's highest appellate court, the Privy Council, to receive a comprehensive judicial determination on the controversial issue.

http://www.cnc3.co.tt/press-release/bre ... ales-legal

[ADONI]

Level peanut butter!!!

[Numb3r4]

Awaiting the spike in criminal behaviour and natural disasters as punishment from God.....

[hydroep]

Watch how cucumber and baigan price going and skyrocket now...

[The_Honourable]

Soon they will teach this as "normal" in schools...

[redmanjp]

Awaiting the spike in criminal behaviour and natural disasters as punishment from God.....

It already started with the biggest in decades quake last month which came just 3 weeks after the pride parade. And as for crime just look at the murder rate this year.

But we already have a thread for this

[Les Bain]

If god didn't smite us for Sean Luke and Akiel Chambers (2 fatal homosexual attacks on minors) and decides to smite us cause of consensual fudge packing, I have something for god to suck.

[Rovin]

their theme song ? , not d powdah ...........

[rspann]

It might be legal, but still is a very shitt y thing to do.

[goalpost]

If god didn't smite us for Sean Luke and Akiel Chambers (2 fatal homosexual attacks on minors) and decides to smite us cause of consensual fudge packing, I have something for god to suck.

This

& who cares

[Morpheus]

Steups. It was still done. Legal or not. So as mentioned.....who cares.....

[pugboy]

so what cj ivor archie have to say about this ?

[nervewrecker]

Level peanut butter!!!

truffle butter.

Anyhow, women can bool each other now?

[No_Name]

Awaiting the spike in criminal behaviour and natural disasters as punishment from God.....

That punishment dey every time PEE n Em in power...

[black start]

It might be legal, but still is a very shitt y thing to do.

[Monkey Man]

YAAAAAAAAAAY.

[rspann]

I asking a serious question. Seeing that monkeys are close to humans, anyone have info if there are homosexual monkeys?

[bluefete]

^^^ NO!

[redmanjp]

If god didn't smite us for Sean Luke and Akiel Chambers (2 fatal homosexual attacks on minors) and decides to smite us cause of consensual fudge packing, I have something for god to suck.

The difference would be whether the fudge packing has been state sanctioned or not. Though simply decriminalizing it should not be an issue. When we sanction redefining marriage and force ppl against their will and beliefs to bake cakes for them, then watch out.

[redmanjp]

Awaiting the spike in criminal behaviour and natural disasters as punishment from God.....

It already started with the biggest quake in decades last month which came just 3 weeks after the pride parade. And as for crime, Just look at the murder rate.

But we already have a thread for this

[INHUMAN]

Half ya'll tuners/mods jumpin fuh joy

[madd]

No more one way traffic. Exit and entry.

[rebound]

I asking a serious question. Seeing that monkeys are close to humans, anyone have info if there are homosexual monkeys?

Ent AIDS come from monkeys, dem boolin in bottom long time

[EFFECTIC DESIGNS]

Awaiting the spike in criminal behaviour and natural disasters as punishment from God.....

It already started with the quake last month which came just 1 or 2 weeks after the pride parade.

But we already have a thread for this

This country is lacking a proper public science education in our schools. For too long I have been hearing PNM people say that god is punishing us via earth quakes etc etc etc. The PNM people also continue to deny Evolution for whatever crazy reason and insist god created man from dust and a talking snake caused him to betray us when they ate the apple.

[maj. tom]

I asking a serious question. Seeing that monkeys are close to humans, anyone have info if there are homosexual monkeys?

Scientists documented this! They reported higher emotions at play than other animals that exhibit homosexuality. They even studied homophobia in monkeys.

https://evolution-institute.org/can-mon ... sexuality/

At 12:16, TU touched the base of EG’s tail with his foot, first on the dorsal side and then underneath near EG’s genitals. EG and TU lay on their sides, face to face, and each put one arm around the other’s shoulders. TU then slightly shifted and inserted its erect penis into EG’s anus, while in a ventroventral position.

Fifty shades of Monkey.

"While poor TU may be a bit isolated in his preference for males among his spider monkey brethren, at least he does not experience the prejudices that gay humans experience. Thus far, discrimination against sexual minorities appears to be a uniquely human trait."

http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150206 ... al-animals

[MaxPower]

Heyyyyyyy bullers

[mero]

Awaiting the spike in criminal behaviour and natural disasters as punishment from God.....

It already started with the quake last month which came just 1 or 2 weeks after the pride parade.

But we already have a thread for this

This country is lacking a proper public science education in our schools. For too long I have been hearing PNM people say that god is punishing us via earth quakes etc etc etc. The PNM people also continue to deny Evolution for whatever crazy reason and insist god created man from dust and a talking snake caused him to betray us when they ate the apple.

PNM invented Christianity and all major religion in T&T? Astounding

[gastly369]

Ahhh yess....#doitforthevotes

[whiteliver]

and ganja still illegal.....to answer your question beenie man.. YES the world has gone mad...

[GixxerMan]

Ian, Barry & Ivor in dey glee now