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Articles tagged 'laws'

Ugandan gay activist murdered; lesbian faces deportation to Uganda

Ugandan gay activist murdered; lesbian faces deportation to Uganda

2011-01-27
Activist David Kato, whose name and photograph was published in a tabloid story that promised to out 100 homosexuals next to a headline reading 'hang them', was bludgeoned to death in his home near the capital; tabloid editor says he has no regrets about the story despite Kato's death.
Ugandan newspaper publishes photos of 100 'top' homosexuals, says 'hang them'

Ugandan newspaper publishes photos of 100 'top' homosexuals, says 'hang them'

2010-10-20
An Ugandan newspaper has published a front-page story with a list of the "Top 100 Homos" and a banner recommending the men be hanged.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon urges repeal of anti-gay law

UN chief Ban Ki-moon urges repeal of anti-gay law

2010-09-20
UN chief Ban Ki-moon called on countries to abolish laws that discriminate against gays and lesbians during a panel discussion held on the sidelines of the 15th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council. 
Ugandan MP David Bahati wants to 'kill every gay person'

Ugandan MP David Bahati wants to 'kill every gay person'

2010-08-30
David Bahati, the Ugandan MP responsible for the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Bill currently under consideration, is found to be linked to “The Fellowship”, a US-based religious and political organisation that is "waging spiritual war in the halls of American power and around the globe."
Hong Kong’s domestic violence law to cover gay partners after year-long battle

Hong Kong’s domestic violence law to cover gay partners after year-long battle

2009-12-18
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council on Wednesday passed an amendment to the domestic violence law to extend its provisions to same-sex couples.
Indian government to support Delhi High Court verdict

Indian government to support Delhi High Court verdict

2009-09-02
India's government is expected to accept the Delhi High Court’s landmark decision to decriminalise homosexuality despite eight parties having separately filed petitions with the Supreme Court against the ruling.
What's law got to do with it?

What's law got to do with it?

2008-05-26
Aside from the threat of life imprisonment if convicted, what are the effects of the existence of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code? Human rights activist and lawyer Arvind Narrain highlights the insidious impact of the 148-year-old law and its existence (or non-existence) as a cultural signifier.
Section 377 hearing in Delhi High Court: May 22, 2008

Section 377 hearing in Delhi High Court: May 22, 2008

2008-05-23
Fridae's special New Delhi correspondent for the case, Mayur Suresh, reports on the proceedings of May 22.
Delhi High Court begins hearings on India's sodomy law

Delhi High Court begins hearings on India's sodomy law

2008-05-21
Fridae's special New Delhi correspondent for the case, Mayur Suresh, was in court to report on the final oral arguments on Monday, May 19.
India's Home Affairs and Health ministries divided over Section 377

India's Home Affairs and Health ministries divided over Section 377

2008-05-20
During the hearing of a petition to decrimimalise gay sex, the Delhi High Court was presented with contradictory affidavits with the Ministry of Home Affairs favouring the retention of the law and the Health Ministry against its enforcement.

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