Results for “LGBTQ”

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Why proponents of Ghana’s ‘anti-gay bill’ get it so wrong
The anti-gay bill seeks, in a nutshell, to criminalise LGBTQ+ sexual relationships and associations
DL News14 October 2021
General
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill has elements that violate rights of individuals – UG Law School lecturer
Clause 22 prohibits extrajudicial treatment. Clauses in the bill actually give the people involved in LGBTQ+ activities the right to medical attention, etc.”
DL News9 October 2021
General
Anti-LGBTQ Bill won’t meet constitutional test going forward – Dr Poku Adusei
Our position has nothing to do with our personal preference or not for homosexual activities. Our position is a principled position that we take to defend the rights of every person in Ghana and subject to the public interest.”
DL News15 October 2021
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Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ Bill with exemptions for lawyers, journalists and health workers
It seeks to criminalise LGBTQ-related activities in Ghana and place restrictions on the promotion, advocacy and funding of such activities.
DL News1 June 2026
Others
Swiss watchmaker sues Malaysian government for seizing rainbow Pride watches
The Malaysian government confiscated 172 watches in rainbow colours saying they promoted LGBTQ rights - now Swatch is suing them saying the watches didn't break the law.
Sky News19 July 2023
General
Aspects of anti-LGBTQ+ Bill may violate some fundamental human rights – Attorney-General
The anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, known rightly as the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021”, seeks to criminalize LGBTQI+ activities and advocacy.
DL News17 November 2022
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‘Their personal agendas won’t override the desire of the majority’ – Sam George on groups opposing Anti LGBTQ+ bill
They say if the bill is passed into law you cannot have this kind of conversation, that is incorrect and uninformed. What the bill criminalises is the advocacy for and promotion of LGBTQ.”
DL News5 October 2021
General
Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The bill passed on Wednesday, seeks to criminalise LGBTQ practices and advocacy.
DL News28 February 2024
Africa
Kenya's anti-gay bill proposes 50-year jail term
Dubbed the Family Protection Bill 2023, the draft law is recommending a ban on homosexuality, same-sex unions, and any LGBTQ activities and campaigns.
BBC20 September 2023
General
Anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently before Parliament is defective – Majority Chief Whip
The Church of Pentecost has, in its memoranda to the committee, sent its strongest caution yet to government regarding the legislation against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer and their related activities (LGBTQ+) in Ghana.
DL News9 October 2021
General
Parliament to pass anti-LGBTQ law by end of 2021
The Bill is expected to set out a legal regime that will ensure the prohibition of all LGBTQ activities in the country
DL News29 June 2021
General
Chief Imam’s spokesperson commends Akufo-Addo for stance on same-sex marriage
The spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu has commended President Akufo-Addo for his commitment not to legalise same-sex marriage.
DL News2 March 2021
Courts
A glimpse of 2024: Top news items on DL News
Our top picks for 2024 include the new requirement by the GBA for lawyers to show proof of CLE participation for licence renewal from 2025 onwards and the viral news of the marriage between the 80-year-old former Education Minister and his...
DL News31 December 2024
General
Go to the Supreme Court if you are convinced-Foh-Amoaning dares Pro-LGBTQI+ Coalition
The Church of Pentecost indicated that it would campaign against Members of Parliament who oppose the anti-LGBT bill currently in Parliament.
DL News13 October 2021
General
Parliament has received over 124 memos on anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The bill known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021 has generated debates all over the country. Initiated by 20 members of Parliament, it seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy.
DL News11 October 2021
General
“There is no human rights in homosexuality” – Hon. Francis Sosu writes
I am committed to fearless honesty and will continue to do my best for the people of Madina and Ghanaians as a whole. I believe when the dust settles, reason shall prevail over emotions.
DL News26 July 2021
Europe
EU tells Hungary to reverse its controversial LGBT laws or face punishment
Hungary has for years defied the EU with authoritarian laws that critics say have undermined free speech and threatened the independence of the country’s judiciary.
DL News8 July 2021
General
Anti-LGBTQ Bill too far gone to reverse-Atta Akyea
Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, he argued that the bill has completed its parliamentary process and should now move to the next constitutional stage, which is presidential assent.
DL News4 June 2026
General
Only constitutional breach can reopen anti-LGBTQ Bill-Fmr Deputy Speaker
In his view, the threshold for reopening a bill already passed by the House is not an ordinary breach of the Standing Orders, but a violation of the Constitution.
DL News4 June 2026
General
Anti-LBGTQ+ bill; fresh relay in parliament apt or presidential assent?
The bill had previously been listed for consideration on Tuesday, October 21, but was conspicuously absent when the business agenda was updated the following day.
DL News23 October 2025