Human rights activists and politicians have filed a legal challenge to overturn the tough anti-gay law signed and passed into law in Uganda about a month ago.
The law violated the rights of gay people and subjected them to “cruel and inhuman punishment”, they said.
Uganda’s anti-homosexuality act
Life imprisonment for gay sex, including oral sexLife imprisonment for “aggravated homosexuality”, including sex with a minor or while HIV-positive
Life imprisonment for living in a same-sex marriage
Seven years for “attempting to commit homosexuality”
Between five and seven years in jail or a $40,700 (£24,500) fine or both for the promotion of homosexuality
Businesses or non-governmental organisations found guilty of the promotion of homosexuality would have their certificates of registration cancelled and directors could face seven years in jail
He broke ranks with his party by opposing the law in parliament, and said he did not fear a backlash from voters in the 2016 election, our reporter says.
I think the consequences are less severe compared to Nigeria which attracts a 14 year jail term.
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