There has been an anti-homosexuality bill floating around the Uganda Parliament since 2009. It has been put on the agenda several times for political reasons, such as a possible distraction when an unpopular oil bill went through. Much to the surprise of many, since it was not on the agenda, it was brought up for a vote yesterday and passed. There are some reports that a quorum was not present for the vote. This is a draconian nasty bill with restrictions so tight that almost anyone could be accused of something in the bill, leading to all sorts of mischief. The only nice thing is one of degree: the death penalty was exchanged for life imprisonment for "repeat" offenders. There is a tiny glimmer of hope: the president of Uganda hasn't given his assent.
Sexual Minorities of Uganda (SMUG) strongly condemns the bill and urges the president to return the bill to Parliament without assent.
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