Uganda is one of 30 African countries which bans same-sex acts, but the new legislation from the Parliament takes things a step further
Uganda Escalates Anti-LGBTQ Laws with Death Penalty for ’Aggravated Homosexuality'ganda’s Parliament passed a bill Tuesday evening that will criminalize identifying as LGBTQ, adding to the discrimination gay Ugandans face in a country where same-sex acts already carry a sentence of life imprisonment.
Uganda is one of 30 African countries which bans same-sex acts, but the new legislation, which received sweeping support in Parliament, goes a step further. The bill proposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”—a broad term that includes having sex with someone who is HIV positive or “repeat offenders.” It also outlaws the “promotion of homosexuality” with a prison sentence of up to 20 years for anyone who advocates for LGBTQ rights or provides financial support to organizations that do so.
“Congratulations,” said Anita Among, the speaker of the parliament. “Whatever we are doing, we are doing it for the people of Uganda.”
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