Ghana's Supreme Court has dismissed two legal challenges against a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, paving the way for its potential implementation. The bill, which criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, was approved by parliament in February but faced legal challenges from lawyers Amanda Odoi and Richard Sky. Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson, speaking on behalf of the seven-member panel, ruled that the cases were premature as the president had not yet assented to the bill. Despite the court's decision, concerns remain about the potential impact of the bill on the LGBTQ+ community and human rights defenders, with some experts warning of a deterioration in their safety and well-being.
Ghana ’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed two separate cases challenging the legality of one of Africa’s most restrictive pieces ofThe West African nation’s parliament unanimously approved the Bill in February. It increases aHowever, President Nana Akufo-Addo delayed signing it pending the challenges filed at the Supreme Court .
Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson, from the seven-member panel court, said in the televised ruling that the cases were premature.
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