Anti-LGBT Bill: Parliament rejects proposal for community service instead of imprisonment

Ghanaian

Parliament has rejected a proposal from Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to replace a minimum two-month imprisonment sentence with a minimum one-month community service for individuals found guilty of engaging in LGBT activities.

The rejection occurred during the detailed amendment process of the controversial anti-LGBT bill at the third reading stage.

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin approved a motion

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However, when the proposal for a minimum one-month community service was put to a vote, the majority of the House voted against it.