Reform of Discriminatory Sexual Offences Laws in the Commonwealth and other Jurisdictions – Case Study of Seychelles
This report provides a step-by-step analysis of how reform of sexual offences in Seychelles was achieved.
Legislating to Address Hate Crimes against the LGBT Community in the Commonwealth
This report provides a detailed analysis of the purpose of Hate Crime laws and assesses how these laws are being used to tackle the pervasive violence faced by LGBT communities.
Motshidiemang v. Attorney General Botswana (2019)
Judgment of the High Court of Botswana which found that the criminalisation of same-sex activity is unconstitutional and violates the rights to liberty, privacy, dignity and non-discrimination.
Eric Gitari & others v. Attorney General Kenya (2019)
Judgment of the High Court of Kenya finding that sections of the Penal Code which criminalise same-sex activity did not violate the constitution.
Injustice Exposed: The criminalisation of transgender people and its impacts
This report analyses the history, extent and nature of laws around the world which criminalise transgender and gender diverse people.
Modernising Sexual Offences Laws: Our Journey
This short brochure contains an interview with Kim Simplis Barrow, Special Envoy for Women and Children and Spouse of the Prime Minister of Belize, exploring the journey towards reform of Belize's colonial-era sexual offences laws.