Health Policy Watch news story
The Parliaments of both Ghana and Senegal are considering harsher penalties for same-sex relationships.
Last month, Ghana’s Parliament had its first reading of an anti-LGBTQ Bill, which is now being considered by its Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs.
Meanwhile, Senegal’s Cabinet approved a Bill for its Parliament last month that will double the maximum penalty for same sex relationships – up to 10 years in prison.
Ghana passed an anti-LGBTQ bill in 2024, but it was not signed into law by the country’s then-president, Nana Akufo-Addo. The current president, John Mahama, was elected in 2024 and has stated his readiness to pass anti-LGBTQ laws.
Read the full news story here.
SEE ALSO:
- Erasing 76 Crimes: Senegal government proposes harsh new laws against homosexuality
- Erasing 76 Crimes: Homophobes in Ghana keep pushing for anti-LGBTQ laws
Source : Health Policy Watch
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