Uganda introduces bill to legalize murder of gay people

The bill will now go to President Yoweri Museveni who can choose to veto it or sign it into law. In a recent speech he appeared to express support for the bill. Picture: Getty. The Anti-Homosexuality Actwhich was introduced in Uganda's Parliament in early March, calls for the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of same-sex.

Homosexual acts are already illegal in Uganda but this bill introduces many new criminal offences. The battle is not over; this repugnant bill will ultimately be struck down. Homosexual acts are already illegal in Uganda but this bill introduces many new criminal offences.

By Asher McShane ashermcs. Uganda has passed a bill making it illegal to identify as LGBT and imposing the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality". Ina bill dubbed “kill the gays” for initially proposing executing homosexuals was introduced after a conference in Kampala drew representatives from the United States including.

The bill is one of the toughest pieces of anti-gay legislation in Africa. Listen Now. Ugandan MPs pass bill imposing death penalty for 'aggravated' homosexuality 23 MarUpdated: 23 Mar The bill in Uganda passed through the country's parliament with huge support.

Who benefits from this draconian law? In reality, this deeply repressive legislation will institutionalize discrimination, hatred, and prejudice against LGBTI people, including those who are perceived to be LGBTI and block the legitimate work of civil society, public health professionals, and community leaders.

Uganda enacts harsh anti

New law makes it a crime to identify as LGBT, with severe penalties including life in prison for gay sex. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," in defiance of Western condemnations and.

President Yoweri Museveni signed the bill into law in May last year. KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” despite widespread condemnation from rights groups and others abroad.

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