Gay sex now legal in Saint Lucia
Court decision rules colonial-era laws are unconstitutional.
The Eastern Caribbean supreme court has ruled that Saint Lucia's colonial-era laws that criminalised gay sex are unconstitutional.
This decision effectively decriminalises homosexuality in Saint Lucia.
The laws in question punished gay sex with imprisonment up to 10 years. In recent years, the anti-gay laws have not been enforced but they were symbolic of the marginalisation of LGBTQ people.
Hate-crimes against LGBTQ people are consistently reported in Saint Lucia.
The striking down of Saint Lucia's ban on gay sex leaves just five countries in the western hemisphere where gay sex is illegal. These are: Jamaica, Grenada, Guyana, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Saint Lucia?
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Saint Lucia? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is homosexuality legal in Saint Lucia?
Yes. A 2025 decision by the supreme court ruled that Saint Lucia's ban on gay sex was unconstitutional.
Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Saint Lucia?
There are some limited protections against discrimination on the grounds of sexuality.
Is there Marriage Equality in Saint Lucia?
No. There is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia is a socially conservative country. While public opinion seems to be slowly becoming more progressive, homophobia is systemic.
