THIS IS THE 'ORIGINAL STATE' OF ANTI-LGBTQ+ BILL IN PARLIAMENT- MINORITY STATES
Princess Adoma Danquah The Minority Caucus in Parliament has presented what it describes as the “Original State” of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
Addressing journalists in parliament on behalf of the minority caucus Hon. John Ntim Fordjour, lawmaker for Assin South their side of the House is seeking to clarify the initial form and intent of the bill as introduced, and to ensure that any amendments made during the committee and plenary stages are done with full reference to the original text.
He further stated that the exercise was part of efforts to maintain transparency in the legislative process.
The move comes after Parliament passes the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
The bill, which has been the subject of extensive public debate, seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and related advocacy in Ghana.
The bill was earlier referred to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs for review.
The committee has since engaged a range of stakeholders, including traditional authorities, Christian and Muslim leaders, the Ghana AIDS Commission, and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), to gather input on the proposed legislation.
