Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Consensual same-sex relations are criminalized under the 1990 Criminal Code (Section 146, "buggery"), with a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment. A 2024 court ruling upheld the constitutional ban. There is no recognition of unions. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · max penalty 10 years
Criminal Code (1990), Section 146 "buggery" · Section 148 "gross indecency" (5 years) · 2024 ruling upheld the ban
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union · no anti-discrimination protections
Official sources
check before traveling to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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