The Cayman Islands will debate its Domestic Partnership Bill next week in the face of overwhelming court pressure to act. The bill falls a long way short of marriage equality, only providing basic next of kin rights to partners who register.
But even in this format it remains controversial on the Caribbean islands. The government issued its proposal at the end of last month.
During the 30 day public consultation period, politicians on the island have been asking constituents what they think. Some are fearful of upsetting their voter base.
Meanwhile it’s not clear if the Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin has enough votes to pass the measure in the Legislative Assembly.