Petitioners Say Law Violates Constitution, International Law
Nairobi–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2014. A diverse group of Ugandan individuals and nongovernmental organizations filed a constitutional challenge to the Anti-Homosexuality Act on March 11, 2014. President Yoweri Museveni signed the bill into law on February 24.
“Uganda’s constitution explicitly protects basic human rights for all,” said Maria Burnett, senior Africa researcher. “The anti-homosexuality law completely defies Uganda’s constitution and its legal obligations under international law, so this…
