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The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court decided to abolish a colonial-era law in St. Lucia that criminalized gay sex Tuesday. This decision was praised by activists in the conservative Caribbean region, as it struck down the unconstitutional "buggery and gross indecency" laws that had punished gay sex with up to 10 years in prison. Raise Your Voice St. Lucia called this a "beacon of hope" after recent setbacks in other countries.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff