Ugandan’s New Death Penalty Bill
January 25, 2010 • written by Katie Linssen
Can you imagine having a loved one or even yourself put on trial for being homosexual? For Ugandans this is a reality. Gay rights group estimate that 500,000 gay persons live in this area out of 31 million people in population, which their government says is an exaggeration. The death penalty would be for activities such as engaging in homosexual acts with a disabled person or with anyone under eighteen. If one is HIV-positive the death penalty is also proposed, anyone who is suspected of committing homosexual acts would have to be subjected to a medical examination to find out if they have HIV or not. “Serial offenders” would also be facing the death penalty. The countries religious leaders support this punishment and have given their support to the proposals. Not only do homosexuals have something to fear but anyone who fails to inform the authorities about a homosexual could face up to seven years in jail. Africans see homosexuality as un-Christian and un-African. Not only does this violate human rights it also could set Uganda back in fighting HIV/AIDS because those who are positive will go further into hiding. Many countries including America, Britain, Sweden, and France are worried about this bill and the set back it cause and the violation of human rights. The legislator David Bahati, stands by the law and made the statement,
“The fact that the moral fabric of America and Europe has been put under siege by the supporters of this creeping evil of homosexuality should not suggest that we follow suit.”
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