GHANA ANTI-LGBTQ BILL IMPOSING 10-YEAR PRISON STAYS 'THREATENS HIV/AIDS FIGHT'The United Nations has slammed a proposed bill in Ghana that would punish LGBTQs and their allies by up to 10 years in prison. Gay sex is currently punishable in Ghana by three years in prison. Under the new law, a maximum five-year sentence could be imposed, rising to 10 years for advocating for LGBTQ rights. The African country's Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill received its first parliamentary reading on Monday (2 August 2021). It is pending second reading. |
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