What's life like for LGBTQ people in Trinidad and Tobago?
Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Trinidad and Tobago? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is homosexuality legal in Trinidad and Tobago?
No. A court decision in 2025 reinstated the ban on gay sex, confirming that only the country's parliament can remove the colonial-era laws that criminalise homosexuality.
Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Trinidad and Tobago?
No. There are no protections against discrimination on the basis of sexuality.
Is there Marriage Equality in Trinidad and Tobago?
No. There is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago is a socially conservative country.
Homophobia is systemic.
LGBTQ people conceal their sexuality.
