Ghana Supreme Court upholds criminalization of homosexuality, rejecting foreign law influence.

Ghana's Supreme Court upheld the criminalization of homosexuality, stating foreign laws do not apply in the country. The court rejected a suit challenging the constitutionality of laws criminalizing homosexuality, arguing that the 1960 Criminal Offences Act does not violate the 1992 Constitution. The court dismissed arguments based on foreign laws and emphasized the need to uphold Ghana's values, family interests, and the rights of children.

August 17, 2024
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