Address Constitutional Issues in Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Before Passing it - Afenyo-Markin
Afenyo-Markin, the Efutu MP, has emphasized the pivotal need to address significant constitutional issues before the bill advances to avoid potential legal vulnerabilities and susceptibility to court challenges. In an interview with Citi TV on Monday, February 26, he urged fellow parliamentarians to deliberate meticulously on these constitutional matters before proceeding with the bill.
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Expressing apprehensions about the bill's current legal framework, Afenyo-Markin cautioned that certain aspects of the legislation could face hurdles in a constitutional court. He underscored the importance of ensuring robust legal foundations to withstand possible constitutional scrutiny, signaling potential flaws that could undermine its credibility under legal examination.
In a contrasting stance, the Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a resolute warning against any delays obstructing the bill's approval process, advocating for swift progress. The NDC MPs reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the bill without impediment, reflecting heightened tensions surrounding the bill's trajectory.
The bill, which garnered Parliamentary approval on Thursday, February 8, introduces stringent penalties—including a three-to-five-year prison term for individuals promoting or supporting LGBTQ activities, with additional sentences ranging from six months to three years for those participating in such activities. However, during a critical stage of the bill's progression, Afenyo-Markin questioned specific provisions that could result in the imprisonment of LGBTQ individuals, sparking contentious deliberations over its contentious content.
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While Afenyo-Markin aligns with the bill's overarching objectives, he articulated opposition to provisions that carry the potential for incarcerating individuals affiliated with LGBTQ activities. In response to his reservations, the Minority Chief Whip reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on any further delays impeding the bill's advancement through Parliament, underscoring the urgency and determination surrounding its processing.
Following pressure from his colleagues, Afenyo-Markin ultimately withdrew his objections amidst a charged parliamentary atmosphere, marking a crucial juncture in the bill's legislative journey shaped by nuanced legal, constitutional, and social dynamics.
Expressing apprehensions about the bill's current legal framework, Afenyo-Markin cautioned that certain aspects of the legislation could face hurdles in a constitutional court. He underscored the importance of ensuring robust legal foundations to withstand possible constitutional scrutiny, signaling potential flaws that could undermine its credibility under legal examination.
In a contrasting stance, the Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a resolute warning against any delays obstructing the bill's approval process, advocating for swift progress. The NDC MPs reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the bill without impediment, reflecting heightened tensions surrounding the bill's trajectory.
The bill, which garnered Parliamentary approval on Thursday, February 8, introduces stringent penalties—including a three-to-five-year prison term for individuals promoting or supporting LGBTQ activities, with additional sentences ranging from six months to three years for those participating in such activities. However, during a critical stage of the bill's progression, Afenyo-Markin questioned specific provisions that could result in the imprisonment of LGBTQ individuals, sparking contentious deliberations over its contentious content.
Related To This: Minority Caucus Issues Ultimatum on Approval of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
While Afenyo-Markin aligns with the bill's overarching objectives, he articulated opposition to provisions that carry the potential for incarcerating individuals affiliated with LGBTQ activities. In response to his reservations, the Minority Chief Whip reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on any further delays impeding the bill's advancement through Parliament, underscoring the urgency and determination surrounding its processing.
Following pressure from his colleagues, Afenyo-Markin ultimately withdrew his objections amidst a charged parliamentary atmosphere, marking a crucial juncture in the bill's legislative journey shaped by nuanced legal, constitutional, and social dynamics.
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