The apex court of Ghana, the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, threw out two suits challenging the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill.
The passage of the bill on February 28, 2024, sparked international condemnation, with most global media giants describing it as the "most draconian anti-LGBT laws".
The bill outlaws Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) activities and criminalises their promotion, advocacy, and funding.
Persons caught in these acts will be subjected to a six-month to three-year jail term, with promoters and sponsors facing a three to five-year jail term.