# UK judges hear appeal over Trinidad and Tobago anti-gay law

The UK Privy Council, Trinidad and Tobago's highest court of appeal, has begun hearing a challenge to the country's colonial-era law criminalizing gay sex. Activists argue the law violates constitutional rights to privacy and equality. The ruling could have implications for similar laws in other Caribbean nations.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/08/uk-judges-appeal-trinidad-and-tobago-homophobic-law) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:01:35 GMT