This week, Uganda parliament moved to revive the anti-gay bill
By the Editors of Bloomberg, Oct 27, 2011 7:00 PM ET
By the Editors of Bloomberg, Oct 27, 2011 7:00 PM ET
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Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill just won't go away.
Last spring, an egregious proposal by a member of the ruling party to impose harsh penalties, including death, for homosexual acts was shelved for a second time when Uganda's parliament recessed without debating it. This week, parliament moved to revive the measure.
Homosexuality is already illegal in Uganda. The law would increase the maximum penalties, providing up to life imprisonment for homosexual acts and execution for so-called aggravated homosexuality -- repeated homosexual behavior, homosexual acts with a minor or a disabled person, and homosexual acts by anyone who is HIV-positive.
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| David Kato Considered by many to be a father of the Uganda Gay Rights movement Photo by Steve Parelli Date and Place: August 19, 2007 Red Chili Hideaway, Kampala, Uganda Occasion: David Kato with Steve Parelli, crafting an editorial |
Last spring, an egregious proposal by a member of the ruling party to impose harsh penalties, including death, for homosexual acts was shelved for a second time when Uganda's parliament recessed without debating it. This week, parliament moved to revive the measure.
Homosexuality is already illegal in Uganda. The law would increase the maximum penalties, providing up to life imprisonment for homosexual acts and execution for so-called aggravated homosexuality -- repeated homosexual behavior, homosexual acts with a minor or a disabled person, and homosexual acts by anyone who is HIV-positive.
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