Parliament passes tough Anti-Homosexuality Bill

The bill will next go to President Yoweri Museveni, who can choose to veto or sign it into law.

Speaker of Parliament Anitah Among is cheered on by fellow legislators as she leaves the House on March 21, 2023. (Credit: Miriam Namutebi)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

On Tuesday, Parliament passed sweeping anti-gay legislation (Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023), which proposes tough new penalties for same-sex relationships following a highly charged and chaotic session.

"The ayes have it,"

Parliament passes tough Anti-Homosexuality Bill

The bill will next go to President Yoweri Museveni, who can choose to veto or sign it into law.

Speaker of Parliament Anitah Among is cheered on by fellow legislators as she leaves the House on March 21, 2023. (Credit: Miriam Namutebi)

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