Commonwealth countries

Of the 70 nations around the world that outlaw same-sex relationships, 35 are members of the Commonwealth. Tom Daley has brought attention anti-gay laws in ...

Commonwealth nations represent half the global states that criminalise same-sex relationships. “That is not the primary or secondary role of the commission but, of course, we recognise that over time it has had influence when you get many senior alumni.” “For us it is, first of all, a scholarly activity,” added Professor Mason. “Of course, we are not unaware of the influence that those people, many of whom go on to hold senior positions in their countries, may subsequently have in their home nation.