Jamaican beach access campaigners go to court to fight privatisation of coast (opens original article in a new tab)

Jamaican beach access campaigners are going to court to stop the government from privatising beaches, claiming it harms local livelihoods and restricts public access.

• Jamaican campaigners are taking legal action to prevent beach privatisation by the government.
• They argue that beach closures harm local livelihoods and restrict access for Jamaicans.
• The 1956 Beach Control Act is being challenged as it prioritises tourism over public access.