The Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) notes the decision dated 7 November 2019 of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal (the “Court of Appeal”) with respect to the appeal brought by The Cayman Islands Government in the same-sex marriage matter. That decision provides much needed clarity to enable Government to adopt appropriate legal protections to ensure that Ms. Day and Ms. Bodden Bush enjoy their right to a private and family life under section 9 of the Cayman Islands’ Bill of Rights, Freedoms and Responsibilities (“the Bill of Rights”)...
Read the full HRC Statement on Cayman Islands Court of Appeal Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage.