Uganda Constitutional Court refuses to oppose anti-gay law but sees rights invaded

Uganda’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday largely maintained the debated Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 for remaining in line with the principles and the country’s Constitution.

However, the five justices smacked out Sections 3 (2) C, 9, 11 (2)d and 14 for being conflicting with the Constitution as they violated the right to health, privacy and freedom to religion. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety, neither do we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” ordered Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera on behalf of the panel of five justices.