The Implications of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009 on Uganda’s Legal System

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dc.contributor.authorJjuuko, Adrian
dc.contributor.authorTumwesige, Francis
dc.date.accessioned2023-02-16T17:10:30Z
dc.date.available2023-02-16T17:10:30Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractUganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009 (AHB or the bill) was controversial right from the time of its inception. Its tabling in Uganda’s parliament in October 2009 was greatly welcomed by some religious leaders and sections of the population, while at the same time, it was vehemently opposed by some human rights organisations in Uganda and abroad. The provisions of the bill pose a threat to the fundamental rights and freedoms of all persons in Uganda regardless of their sexual orientation, but far more so for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) persons. Beyond the violations of human rights that are envisaged if the bill becomes law, the bill also poses unique questions for lawyers and the legal system as regards its implementation and how it impacts on established principles of law and criminal justice. This paper analyses the implications of the bill on Uganda’s legal system. It discusses the contents of the AHB, traces its background as well as its current status, analyses the legal issues that are likely to arise if it becomes law, discusses the legal issues that are already arising with the bill still a bill, and finally discusses some of the positive aspects of the bill.en_US
dc.identifier.citationJjuuko, A., & Tumwesige, F. (2013). The Implications of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009 on Uganda's Legal System (No. Evidence Report; 44). Institute of Development Studies (ID).en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/7848
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInstitute of Development Studiesen_US
dc.subjectAnti-Homosexuality Billen_US
dc.subjectLegal Systemen_US
dc.titleThe Implications of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009 on Uganda’s Legal Systemen_US
dc.typeTechnical Reporten_US
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