MP wants death for gays
VOXAFRICA.COM | 15-10-2009 19:40
An MP in Uganda has suggested creating an offence where people committing “aggravated homosexuality” will be punished by the death penalty. Ruling party MP David Bahati wants those having gay sex with disabled people, under 18s or when the accused is HIV positive should be punishable by death. Homosexual acts are currently ...
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