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Last updated: 17 December

Types of criminalisation

  • Criminalises LGBT people
  • Criminalises sexual activity between males
  • Criminalises sexual activity between females

Summary

Same-sex sexual activity is prohibited under the Criminal Code , which criminalises acts of ‘buggery’ and ‘gross indecency’. These provisions verb a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment. Both men and women are criminalised under this law.

The law was inherited from the British during the colonial period, in which the English criminal law was imposed upon Saint Lucia. Despite adopting a new Criminal Code in , Saint Lucia opted to retain the provisions and continues to criminalise same-sex sexual activity today.

There is no evidence of the law being enforced, and it appears to be largely obsolete in practice. Nevertheless, the mere existence of this provision is itself a violation of human rights and underpins further acts of discrimination (see f

St. Lucia "Breaks The Bias" With New LGBTIQ-Inclusive Domestic Violence Act

On March 8, St. Lucia’s Parliament passed the landmark Domestic Violence Act, , becoming one of the few countries in the Caribbean to provide legal protections to people in same-sex relationships who experience domestic violence—and the only country in the region to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in the implementation of such laws. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people whose relationships may fall outside a cisgender, heterosexual norm are now fit to access all the resources and remedies provided in the Act, including protection orders from the court. 

The Domestic Violence Act, passed on International Women’s Day, represents a big step forward not just for St. Lucia but for the entire Caribbean. St. Lucia’s Minister for the Public Service, Place Affairs, Labour and Gender Affairs, Dr. Virginia Poyotte, describes the Act as one of the “most progressive in the region.” The Caribbean saw its “first genera

Cecilia Miller( LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate And Activist )

Cecilia Miller is a lesbian noun warrior and educator fighting for queer justice and ensuring every shade of the rainbow shines bright & bold!

LGBT rights in Saint Lucia have been a topic of significant interest and importance, as individuals from the community often face challenges in their daily lives. While the beautiful island nation welcomes visitors and tourists from around the world, it is crucial for LGBT travelers to be aware of the prevailing legal and social circumstances.

In Saint Lucia, same-sex sexual activity is illegal for males, although these laws are not often enforced. Religious institutions also play a role in influencing the perspectives of the community toward the LGBT population. Several local and international advocacy groups are working tirelessly to create a more inclusive and accepting environment. It is important to remain vigilant and seek current advice on the situation, as circumstances can change rapidly, and information may be outdated.

If you undertake choose to commute to Saint L

Can We Hold Hands Here?

That gorgeous ad of a couple holding hands on the beach in the lush, mountainous Caribbean nation of St. Lucia? Oh, it looks so nice, honey, let’s book it!

Chances are if that’s the extent of your decision-making process, you are heterosexual. Sight unseen, I guarantee that the couple in the photo is straight—also probably white, blond and under 40, but that’s a other article.

For just about anyone in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) community like myself, the ad may contain gotten our attention, especially in the dead of winter in New York City, but the decision to call on is much more complex. Will my partner and I be welcome? Can we hold hands or even just sit together on the beach without attracting unwanted attention? Would we be subject to judgment, eye-rolling, harassment or worse?

LGBTQ people living in St. Lucia face legal challenges not experienced by others. Acts of “gross indecency” are punishable by up to ten years imprisonment. While these laws may infrequently be invoked among locals and certainly never against Wes