Ghana Parliament Approves Bill Criminalizing LGBTQ Promotion
Ghana's parliament passed legislation on Friday that would impose prison terms of three to five years for promoting, sponsoring or intentionally supporting LGBTQ activities. The measure now awaits ratification by President John Mahama.
France 24Ghana's parliament approved a bill on Friday that would make the promotion, sponsorship or intentional support of LGBTQ activities punishable by three to five years in prison. The legislation passed both legislative houses and now requires formal ratification by President John Mahama before it can take effect.
The measure was advanced through the parliamentary calendar without recorded debate on specific amendments in the available coverage. Once signed, the statute would apply nationwide and target activities described as promotion, sponsorship or intentional support.
Mahama must complete the ratification step for the bill to become law. No timeline for presidential action was stated in the reports.
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