Broadcast journalist Richard Dela Sky submitted a petition contesting the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values measure, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ measure, but the Supreme Court unanimously rejected it.
The court’s ruling essentially confirms the proposed legislation’s constitutionality, which has generated intense national discussion.
The purpose of the measure is to make advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) causes illegal.
If enacted, it would make persons who sponsor or promote pro-LGBTQI activities subject to penalties, and those who provide indirect assistance would also be held criminally liable.
According to Sky’s appeal, when the measure was passed, Parliament did not have the quorum that was required by Articles 102 and 104 of the Constitution.
Nevertheless, the Supreme Court dismissed the petition as premature at its Wednesday, December 18 session, rejecting this argument.
Proponents of the bill maintain that it is essential to protect Ghanaian family and cultural values, while opponents claim it violates fundamental human rights and legal equality.
Source: newsthemegh.com