Pride and Prejudices

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Internationally acclaimed human rights lawyer Keio Yoshida uncovers the ongoing battle for LGBTQ+ rights, how far we've come, and how much further we have to go.

The right to life and the right to live life free from discrimination are rights that are codified and legally protected, but - unlike those on women's rights, disability rights, children's rights, freedom from torture, and racial discrimination - there is no dedicated and binding treaty or convention in international human rights law with respect to LGBTQ+ rights.

In Pride and Prejudices, Yoshida analyses case law from around the world, including Rosanna Flamer Caldera v Sri Lanka, the first global precedent to call for the decriminalisation of same-sex intimacy between women, in which Yoshida acted as counsel, as well as other timely cases such as the bitter debate over self-ID for trans people in the UK and Florida's recent 'Don't Say Gay' bill.

This pivotal book addresses the legal problems that still persist and contribute to the violence and discrimination that the international LGBTQ+ population experiences on a daily basis, and demonstrates what more needs to be done to protect LGBTQ+ communities.

'Filled with joy and hope, Keio's beautiful book charts a course towards a future where the law enables joy, liberation, and love for everyone. Combining deeply personal stories from his lived experience, together with his expert, accessible legal analysis, this book is unique- it is a must read for all who care about equality and a much-needed antidote to attacks on trans rights.'
-Jennifer Robinson, Barrister

'This is a lovely book, in which the author accurately describes the legal battles against cruel and stupid judges and laws oppressing sexual minorities, intertwined with a moving account of their personal - and ultimately joyful - trans journey. It is a novel and powerful way of presenting the case for law reform, and can be recommended for reading by J.K. Rowling.'
-Geoffrey Robertson KC

'This outstanding book describes injustice to LGBTQI citizens in one corner of the Commonwealth, Sri Lanka. It should galvanise us all to address this issue worldwide.'
-The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9781761380945
Published: June 2025

Number of pages: 256
Width: 136 mm
Height: 210 mm
Depth: 20 mm

Publisher: Scribe Publications