The legislation is the first to criminalise merely identifying as an LGBTQ person and imposes severe penalties, such as life imprisonment for gay sex
Member of Parliament from Bubulo contituency John Musira dressed in an anti gay gown gestures as he leaves the chambers during the debate of the Anti-Homosexuality bill, which proposes tough new penalties for same-sex relations during a sitting at the Parliament buildings in Kampala, Uganda, on March 21 2023. Picture: ABUBAKER LUBOWA/REUTERS
Supporters of the new law say it is needed to punish a broader array of LGBTQ activities, which they say threaten traditional values in the conservative and religious East African nation. “Our creator God is happy what is happening ... I support the bill to protect the future of our children,” legislator David Bahati said during debate on the bill.
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