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What will be President Akufo-Addo's decision on Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill by March 31, 2025?
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Ghana Supreme Court Upholds Anti-LGBTQ Bill Passed in February, Awaits Presidential Assent
Dec 18, 2024, 01:16 PM
Ghana's Supreme Court has upheld the country's anti-LGBTQ legislation, dismissing two legal challenges against the Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The bill, passed by parliament in February, imposes prison sentences of six months to three years for individuals engaging in LGBTQ sex, and up to five years for those promoting or supporting such activities. The court's decision clears the way for the bill to be sent to President Nana Akufo-Addo for ratification, who has yet to make a decision on the matter. The ruling has sparked international condemnation, despite gaining support from the Ghanaian public, and raised concerns within Ghana's finance ministry about potential loss of World Bank funding.
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