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@kfm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:09:06

Anti-gay law: Constitutional Court set to hear petition

The Constitutional Court in Kampala has scheduled December 18, 2023, as the start date for hearings in 23 consolidated petitions challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023. A panel of five justices will be named tomorrow to preside over the case. Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire has set the hearing dates for the petitions, which seek, among other things, to strike down a constitutional provision criminalizing “consensual sex among adults,” as termed by activists. “We are almost there; the question of amicus application is also outstanding. If you had agreed with the amicus rules, the court should have already admitted them. The outstanding withdrawn files should and any other issues be filed today (Monday) and prepare yourselves for a full hearing on December 18 […]

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