ABSTRACT
Chapter 4 examines cases of former British colonies that continue to criminalize homosexual conduct. Examples include India, Singapore, Guyana, Jamaica, Uganda, and Kenya. In each case we look at how the laws were enacted historically. Also, we identify the ways in which the colonial-era laws and the colonial origin of the laws have been used in the political and legal battles over decriminalization. Where relevant, we make comparisons to similar states that have a different colonial origin. We also pay attention to the ongoing struggles of the LGBT community for more rights and recognition in these countries that have maintained these punitive anti-homosexuality laws.
