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Gay and illegal - OUTCAST WORLD from Trinidad

OUTCAST UK

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 - 26 minutes

Graeme Smith and his husband Steven John travel to Trinidad and Tobago to launch series 6 of OUTCAST UK just days after the country’s shock court ruling recriminalised homosexuality, reinstating a colonial-era law that now carries a 5-year prison sentence for same-sex intimacy.In this on-the-ground exclusive, OUTCAST UK meets Jason Jones, the activist taking the Trinidadian government to the Privy Council in London — the last hope for decriminalisation, not just in Trinidad, but for millions of LGBTQ+ people across the Commonwealth.Together, we unpack the deep scars of British colonial law, the grip of modern-day US-backed conservative networks, and the global battle to push back against the rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.This isn’t just a story about one island — it’s a frontline report from a legal fight that could shape queer rights across the world.Producer- Graeme Smith Contributors - Jason Jones and Steven John. ////// Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a review. This helps us easier to search for and improves the distribution of OUTCAST WORLD. Please take time to rate the show and if you're enjoying the podcast then take time to comment about it wherver you get your podcasts. //////// Check us on Insta, Youtube and TikTok @thisisoutcastworld ///// Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.