Ghana Advances Tough Anti-LGBTQ Bill Awaiting Presidential Signature
TL;DR
Ghana's parliament approved a stringent anti-LGBTQ bill that would criminalize same-sex relations and punish the promotion or support of LGBTQ activities with penalties of up to five years in prison, sending the measure to President Mahama for signature; the bill includes professional exemptions and follows an earlier version that lapsed when a previous president did not sign it.
- Ghana parliament approves 'anti-LGBTQ' law, awaiting president's signature France 24
- Ghana parliament passes bill criminalising gay acts BBC
- Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says Reuters
- Ghana’s parliament passes a bill criminalizing the promotion of LGBTQ activities AP News
- Ghana Lawmakers Pass Bill Criminalizing LGBTQ People, Activity Bloomberg.com
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