Critically examine the current legislation against homosexuality within the Caribbean.
Research Questions:
1.Are the current legislations developed based off of law or morality? Are they discriminatory nature?
2.How do these laws compare and contrast to other jurisdictions (UK)?
3.Should these laws be amended in order to stay in tune with developed countires?
Research Outline
Examine the current transparent influx of homosexuality in the Caribbean (Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad).
Examine the relevant legislation in these jurisdictions to see if they address the issues and if they are discriminatory in nature towards homosexuals.
Examine if these laws were created based on law or morality?
Examine the relevant cases against homosexuality in Guyana and other Caribbean nations to see how the law was applied (McEwan case, Gareth Henry and Simone Edwards v Jamaica, Jason Jones v Trinidad)
Determine if the current legislation against homosexuality needs to be amended or remain as is.
