Ghana Parliament Passes Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill
Ghana's Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 on 29 May 2026 after its third reading. The legislation seeks to criminalise activities related to LGBTQ practices and requires the President's assent to take effect.
yahoo.comGhana's Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 on 29 May 2026 after lawmakers completed its third reading on the floor. First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor presided over the session and announced that the bill had been duly read for the third time and passed. The legislation seeks to criminalise activities related to LGBTQ practices in Ghana.
BBC News reported that same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under the bill. Lawmakers introduced amendments that exempt legal practitioners, media professionals and health workers who provide services to persons identified as LGBTQ from punishment under the law. Supporters of the bill say it is intended to promote Ghanaian family values and cultural norms.
The measure is widely known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The proposed law has generated public debate both within Ghana and internationally. The bill is expected to go through the necessary constitutional processes before it can take effect as law after the President's assent.
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- BBC News reported: Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under the bill
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