Deutsche Welle: Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law exposes systemic failures

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Deutsche Welle news story

As Uganda drops the first case brought under its Anti-Homosexuality Act, the fallout shows a justice system strained by political pressure, public fear and inconsistent enforcement.

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed into law on May 30, 2023. Almost immediately, it drew intense domestic and international attention for introducing what was described as some of the harshest penalties in the world for same-sex sexual conduct.

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