Ghana's Parliament passes Anti-LGBTQ bill into law
Ghana's Parliament on Wednesday, 28th February 2024 passed the Anti-LGBTQ bill into law.
The bill seeks to uphold proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, while prohibiting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and related activities.
Persons who are found guilty or engaged in same sex activities will face a jail term ranging from six months to three years with a more severe punishment of three to five years for promoters and activities of LGBTQ rights.
The bill, which was sponsored by a group of leaders in Ghana is expected to be signed into law by the President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo.
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