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What will be the international response to Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill by end of 2025?
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Majority Condemnation • 33%
Mixed Reactions • 33%
Majority Support • 34%
Official statements from major international organizations or countries
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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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Sanctions imposed • 25%
Condemnations only • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Increased aid or support • 25%
Strong condemnation • 25%
Mild criticism • 25%
Neutral stance • 25%
Support • 25%
Signs into law • 33%
Vetoes the bill • 33%
No decision made • 34%
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Opposes and vetoes • 25%
No clear stance • 25%
Amends the bill • 25%
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No official response • 25%
Supportive response • 25%
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Positive impact • 33%
Negative impact • 33%
No significant impact • 33%
Condemnation from major international bodies • 25%
Support from major international bodies • 25%
Mixed reactions • 25%
No significant international reaction • 25%