A court in London has confirmed the legality of same-sex civil partnerships in the Cayman Islands, a development praised by LGBTQ+ rights advocates. The ruling follows a 2020 decision allowing same-sex couples legal protection equivalent to marriage after a legal battle initiated by Chantelle Day and Vickie Bodden Bush. Despite lawmakers rejecting similar legislation, the governor acted to advance human rights, a move now upheld by the privy council, which may influence LGBTQ+ rights advancements in other British overseas territories.
The outcome of the long-running legal battle is a victory for all, ensuring that the legal framework for recognition of relationships remains intact.
Following a landmark court ruling in 2020, same-sex couples in the Cayman Islands are now entitled to legal protections functionally equivalent to marriage.
Chantelle Day expressed that the decision provides certainty for couples in the Cayman Islands regarding recognition of their relationships and affirms the constitution's intended function.
The Privy Council's decision to uphold the Civil Partnership Law is viewed as a potential turning point for LGBTQ+ rights in other British overseas territories.
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