Ghana's Supreme Court Clears Path for Anti-LGBT Law

Ghana's Supreme Court dismissed two legal challenges to a harsh anti-LGBT law, allowing it to proceed to the president for approval. The court ruled the cases premature, representing a significant step in legal proceedings impacting the LGBT community in one of Africa's major gold and oil exporting nations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Accra | Updated: 18-12-2024 16:55 IST | Created: 18-12-2024 16:55 IST
Ghana's Supreme Court Clears Path for Anti-LGBT Law
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In a decisive move, Ghana's Supreme Court has dismissed two separate legal challenges concerning one of the continent's strictest anti-LGBT laws. This decision allows the controversial legislation to advance to the president's desk for ratification.

The unanimous ruling from the country's highest court deemed the challenges premature, effectively upholding the legality of the proposed law in its current form.

This development marks a significant moment for the west African nation, known for its substantial gold and oil exports, and casts a spotlight on the ongoing debate surrounding LGBT rights within the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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