Uganda: Constitutional Court annuls anti-gay law

The court ruled Friday that the activists’ entire petition had been disposed of since the law was illegally passed in the first place. This means there will be no further hearings about the activists’ argument that the anti-gay measure discriminated against some Ugandans in violation of the country’s constitution.

Kosiya Kasibayo, a state attorney, said a decision had not been made on whether to appeal the ruling in the Supreme Court, Uganda’s highest court.

The anti-gay measure was enacted on February 24 by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who said he wanted to deter Western groups from promoting homosexuality among African children.

The legislation had wide support in Uganda.

Source: Associated Press

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