The ruling could have consequences for four other Caribbean British Overseas Territories which do not permit same-sex marriage or civil partnerships – Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, and Turks and Caicos Islands, the couple’s legal team said.
Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office welcomed the ruling, which comes after Bermuda legalized same-sex marriage last year. Jonathan Cooper, a British barrister on the couple’s legal team, said in a statement that the FCO should insist all overseas territories recognize LGBT relationships in law.
“It’s brilliant what Chantelle and Vickie have achieved, but it’s also demeaning to have to compel your government to recognize your love.”Peter Laverack, another of the women’s lawyers, said the couple were “absolutely delighted.”