Uganda's constitutional court on Wednesday upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'. The law is supported by many in the country but condemned by rights activists and others abroad. Activists had contested the law in court, but the judges declined to overturn it.
Uganda ’s constitutional court upholds anti-gay law allowing death penalty for ' aggravated homosexuality '. The law defines ' aggravated homosexuality ' as cases involving minors, vulnerable people , or when the perpetrator is HIV positive.
Activists had contested the law in court, but the judges declined to overturn it.
Uganda Constitutional Court Anti-Gay Law Death Penalty Aggravated Homosexuality Minors Vulnerable People HIV Activists
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