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Uganda: MP wants death punishment for gay sex

Fri 16 Oct 2009 In: International News View at Wayback View at NDHA

An MP in Uganda has proposed the death penalty for men who have gay sex with disabled people, under-18s or when the accused is HIV-positive. Ruling party MP David Bahati also wants to fine or imprison anyone found to be promoting homosexuality, reports the BBC. Homosexuality is already illegal in Uganda. Bahati's new Bill, which is likely to be passed as President Joshua Mmali is well known for his anti-gay views, will strengthen existing punishments against gay people.    

Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News Staff

First published: Friday, 16th October 2009 - 1:40pm

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