Supreme Court to decide fate of Ghana’s anti-gay bill
Supreme Court, Ghana
The Supreme Court is set to rule on two lawsuits challenging the legality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-gay bill.
The lawsuits, filed by journalist and lawyer Richard Dela Sky and equality advocate Amanda Odioi, focus on alleged constitutional breaches during the bill’s passage.
They argue that Parliament failed to meet the required quorum under Articles 102 and 104 of the Constitution, rendering the legislative process invalid.
The anti-gay bill has sparked national controversy, with traditional and religious proponents claiming it protects Ghanaian cultural values, while opponents, including human rights groups, heavily critique it as a violation of basic freedoms.
The bill, if enacted, would criminalize activities associated with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) including its promotion or support.
This ruling could set a precedent for legislative accountability in Ghana, as the Court’s decision hinges not on the bill’s content but on the constitutionality of its passage.
By Joyce Kpeglo
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