What's life like for LGBTQ people in Barbados?
Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
What's life like for LGBTQ people in Barbados? Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is homosexuality legal in Barbados?
Yes. The High Court's decision in 2022 has struck down the colonial-era laws that criminalised homosexuality.
Are there anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people in Barbados?
Yes – there is legislation that was passed in August 2020 that extends anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ people.
Is there Marriage Equality in Barbados?
No, there is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Barbados?
Barbados is a socially conservative country. While attitudes are changing, homosexuality is still largely seen as a taboo subject.
Trans people are particularly vulnerable to harassment, assault, and violence.
