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Lawmakers in Ghana reintroduce an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that sparked criticism

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Lawmakers in Ghana have reintroduced an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that was passed by parliament last year but not enacted, a sponsor told The Associated Press on Monday.

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BBC News

Ghanaian MPs reintroduce controversial anti-LGBT bill

The bill prescribes a three-year jail term for people who identify as gay and five to 10 years for promoters and advocates.

4 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Reuters

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Ghana lawmakers reintroduce anti-LGBTQ legislation

Ghanaian lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that would become one of Africa's most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation, three sponsors told Reuters, after an earlier attempt to enact it fell short because of legal challenges.

7 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

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Lawmakers in Ghana reintroduce an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that sparked criticism

Lawmakers in Ghana have reintroduced an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that was passed by parliament last year but not enacted, a sponsor told The Associated Press on Monday.

9 hours ago·United States

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Gayety

Ghana Lawmakers Reintroduce Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Lawmakers in Ghana have reintroduced a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that was passed by parliament last year but not enacted, a sponsor confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday. The bill, which criminalizes the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, was passed by Ghana’s parliament in 2021 but was not signed into law by former President Nana Akufo-Addo before his term ended. Akufo-Addo stated he… Source

6 hours ago

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TheCable

Ghana lawmakers move to revive anti-LGBTQ bill

Ghanaian lawmakers have revived an anti-LGBTQ bill that was previously approved but left unsigned into law.

11 hours ago·Abuja, Nigeria

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thesudantimes.com

Ghana reintroduces harsher anti-LGBTQ legislation

Ghana’s parliament has reintroduced a controversial bill aimed at tightening the country’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights. Lawmakers confirmed the move on February 25, after an earlier attempt fell short due to legal challenges. The proposed bill seeks to increase the prison sentence for same-sex sexual acts from three to five years. It also targets the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, proposing jail time for those found guilty of endorsing or supportin…

17 hours ago

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