CHRAJ Ready to Challenge Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in Supreme Court - CHRAJ's Commissioner
The bill, recently passed by Parliament, imposes harsh penalties, including prison sentences of up to three years for LGBTQ+ individuals and up to five years for those involved in LGBTQ+ groups.
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Despite efforts by some MPs to introduce alternatives like community service and counseling, the bill's strict provisions remained unchanged. This has sparked concerns about potential human rights violations, drawing criticism from civil society groups and the international community.
Despite efforts by some MPs to introduce alternatives like community service and counseling, the bill's strict provisions remained unchanged. This has sparked concerns about potential human rights violations, drawing criticism from civil society groups and the international community.
The United States, through a State Department spokesperson, highlighted the threat the bill poses to fundamental freedoms and warned of negative implications for Ghana's economy and global business partnerships.
CHRAJ's Commissioner, Joseph Whittal, emphasized the need to protect all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, as part of Ghana's cultural diversity. He expressed CHRAJ's readiness to support or even lead legal actions challenging the bill in the Supreme Court if necessary.
As Ghanaians await President Akufo-Addo's decision on the bill, the pressure is on for him to either assent to the legislation or provide a compelling rationale for rejecting it. The outcome of this critical decision will have significant implications for Ghana's legal landscape and respect for human rights.
CHRAJ's Commissioner, Joseph Whittal, emphasized the need to protect all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, as part of Ghana's cultural diversity. He expressed CHRAJ's readiness to support or even lead legal actions challenging the bill in the Supreme Court if necessary.
As Ghanaians await President Akufo-Addo's decision on the bill, the pressure is on for him to either assent to the legislation or provide a compelling rationale for rejecting it. The outcome of this critical decision will have significant implications for Ghana's legal landscape and respect for human rights.
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