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BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Symphony007: 11:52am On Aug 01, 2014 |
A Ugandan court on Friday invalidated an anti-gay bill signed into law earlier this year, saying it was illegally passed and is therefore unconstitutional. The panel of five judges on the East African country's Constitutional Court said the speaker of parliament acted illegally when she allowed a vote on the measure despite at least three objections over lack of a quorum. "The speaker was obliged to ensure that there was quorum," the court said in its ruling. "We come to the conclusion that she acted illegally." The ruling was made before a courtroom packed with Ugandans opposing or supporting the measure. Activists erupted in loud cheers after the court ruled the law is now "null and void." Ugandan lawyer Ladislaus Rwakafuuzi, an attorney for the activists, said the ruling "upholds the rule of law and constitutionalism in Uganda." Kosiya Kasibayo, a state attorney, said a decision had not been made on whether to appeal the ruling in the Supreme Court. The anti-gay measure provided for jail terms of up to life for those convicted of engaging in gay sex. It also allowed lengthy jail terms for those convicted of the offenses of "attempted homosexuality" as well as "promotion of homosexuality." Although the legislation has wide support in Uganda, it has been condemned in the West and rights groups have described it as draconian. The U.S., which wants the law repealed, has withheld or redirected funding to some Ugandan institutions accused of involvement in rights abuses. The law was passed by lawmakers in December and enacted in February by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who said he wanted to deter Western groups from promoting homosexuality among African children. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-28605400 9 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Descartes: 11:53am On Aug 01, 2014 |
Fingers crossed 1 Like |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by datbay(m): 11:54am On Aug 01, 2014 |
Meaning what? |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Symphony007: 11:59am On Aug 01, 2014 |
It gives me great joy that there are still countries in africa with a judiciary that does it job without sentiments or personal feelings. No country on earth can have a constitution which protects fundamental human rights then go ahead to criminalize freedom of expression. It is ridiculous and no judiciary will stand for that. Nigeria should take note. Our supreme court must strike down ours if it gets to their desk. If our governments wants it's anti gay law to stand, then it should do a constitutional amendment were fundamental human rights is removed then a law like that can stand. But you can't claim to protect human rights and put people in jail for living their lives because you don't like how they do it. It's a mockery of constitutional democracy. You can't eat your cake and have it. 84 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Symphony007: 12:03pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
datbay: Meaning what?meaning the law is illegal and will not go into effect. And if our supreme court justices are professionals do their job without personal beliefs ours too will be struck down. No anti gay law will withstand constitutional muster in a country that protects fundamental human rights and individual freedoms. 18 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by blooddykiller: 12:04pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
The fear of yankees 9 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by desgiezd(m): 12:09pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Symphony007: It gives me great joy that there are still countries in africa with a judiciary that does it job without sentiments or personal feelings. No country on earth can have a constitution which protects fundamental human rights then go ahead to criminalize freedom of expression. It is ridiculous and no judiciary will stand for that. Nigeria should take note. Our supreme court must strike down ours if it gets to their desk. If our governments wants it's anti gay law to stand, then it should do a constitutional amendment were fundamental human rights is removed then a law like that can stand. But you can't claim to protect human rights and put people in jail for living their lives because you don't like how they do it. It's a mockery of constitutional democracy. You can't eat your cake and have it. Even where there are fundamental human rights, does it mean that there should be no limits? 114 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Descartes: 12:16pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Uganda is a Western puppet, that can not happen in Nigeria 36 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Symphony007: 12:16pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
desgiezd:there are limits. If you commit murder, you loose those rights. If you commit atrocities that affect the state or the well being of other citizens you loose those rights. Let the government prove how a consexual relationship among two adults of sound mind is a threat to the state or other citizens. 53 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by MrKnowitall: 12:18pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Descartes: Uganda is a Western puppet, that can not happen in Nigeria It will happen in Nigeria, it's only a matter of time. 22 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Descartes: 12:21pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
MrKnowitall:Let's watch and see. 14 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by 1Book(m): 12:21pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
.. To hell with the supreme court & their paymaster (western word)....What is bad is bad, Goddamn it!... 52 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by overhypedsteve(m): 12:22pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Africa NO! Mandela would never have allowed a white man to violate his private orifice. Azikiwe wouldnt, nkrumah wouldnt, but why is it that after this men have worked so hard to set us free we still remain captives deep within and now we sacrifice our buttholes to proclaim our submission. Indeed "#AFRICA NO" 11 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Sealeddeal(m): 12:23pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
the ruling is in order. I only hope it was not done to pacify the West. 1 Like |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by MrKnowitall: 12:23pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
I guess these Uganda people are not as barbaric and primitive as my original assistment. Perhaps they are now beginning to exit the dark ages and enter into the 21st century. 31 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by nerodenero: 12:24pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Foreign aid is connected to this reversal!Africa needs true independence that will liberate us in totality. 16 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by blooddykiller: 12:26pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
MrKnowitall: I guess these Uganda people are not as barbaric and primitive as my original assistment. Perhaps they are now beginning to exit the dark ages and enter into the 21st century. But i guess the yankess you people praises baned polygamy Keep living in inferiority complex 71 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by MrKnowitall: 12:29pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
blooddykiller: Depends on the state. If you go to a state like Utah, you can have as many wives as you want. 7 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Sealeddeal(m): 12:37pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
blooddykiller:this is not about Yankee. It is about Human right. 6 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Nobody: 12:38pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
In wizkid's voice. Broke people thought they have an opinion. 4 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Rufex07(m): 1:23pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
polygamy should also be allowed in the western world since it also affects human right violation. Hypocrites! 50 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by DonXavi(m): 1:59pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Symphony007: there are limits. If you commit murder, you loose those rights. If you commit atrocities that affect the state or the well being of other citizens you loose those rights. Let the government prove how a consexual relationship among two adults of sound mind is a threat to the state or other citizens.And how do you see it if I go to the US and get myself involved in bigamy because it is practiced where I come from? Would that still be within the limits of exercising my human rights? 20 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Energito11: 2:04pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Hmm |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Nobody: 2:06pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
NICE.WHEN WILL NIGERIANS\AFRICANS LEARN THAT WHAT TWO ADULTS CHOOSE TO DO IN THEIR BEDROOM IS NONE OF THEIR BIZ. WE AS AS AFRICANS HAVE BIGGER PROBLEMS FACING US E.G CORRUPTION.IF WE COULD PERSECUTE CORRUPT POLITICIANS THE SAME WAY WE PERSECUTE GAYS AFRICA WILL BE A BETTER PLACE AND BY THE WAY DO U THINK IMPRISONING GAYS WILL MAKE THEM CHANGEOR DO U THINK LYNCHING THEM WILL MAKE THEM CHANGE AND TO THOSE SAYING BEING GAY IS UNAFRICAN AND USING BIBLE\QURAN TO JUSTIFY THE CLAIM,PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT CHRISTAINITY AND ISLAM IS ALSO UNAFRICAN 35 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Bashirfuntua(m): 2:08pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Nigeria will also reverse the law. Africa when i we having our full independent, from these satanisms in the west 3 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by KiKatanga: 2:16pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
DonXavi: And how do you see it if I go to the US and get myself involved in bigamy because it is practiced where I come from? Would that still be within the limits of exercising my human rights? Nothing wrong with that, if you ask me -- as long you're all adults and you all consent. |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Nnewi1stSon: 2:20pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by twosquare(m): 2:23pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
MrKnowitall:heads will roll&i hope American embassy will be prepared to jet out. 3 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Nobody: 2:25pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Mehnn!!!!! I don read all the comments All this faggotz...saying "I'm straight but we need to leave fagz" Una PAPA!!!! Especially those US and UK based Una MAMA!!! Advice:if u are gay, just get a babe, put a vibrator in kitten and sex her bumbum. At least e beta pass ur fellow guy Nigeria sabi over do everything, Christianity we do am pass west wey bring am, Corruption we do am pass west, chai Faggotry only God knws Finest boy said so. 6 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Nobody: 2:28pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
*Fold hands* Waiting for core anti-gays to invade this thread. It's gonna be interesting. #Watching4rmSidelined. 10 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Nobody: 2:32pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
This is good! They've buckled under pressure. Human rights should be protected at all cost. When the heat is intensified, Nigeria will follow suit. 7 Likes |
Re: BREAKING: Uganda Supreme Court Strike Down Anti-gay Law. by Nobody: 2:33pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
nerodenero: Foreign aid is connected to this reversal!Africa needs true independence that will liberate us in totality.THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FOREIGN AIDS.AFRICA HAS BIGGER PROBLEMS TO FACE THAN WASTING TIME ON GAYS WHO DO NOT HARM THE SOCIETY 11 Likes |
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