The Constitutional Court in Uganda is currently examining a case challenging the implementation of the anti-homosexuality law that took effect in May, imposing severe penalties for same-sex acts, including the possibility of the death penalty for certain offenses.
A coalition consisting of individuals and human rights organizations has come together to contest this law, asserting that it infringes upon constitutional rights and freedoms.
Termed draconian and inhumane, the law is under scrutiny for violating universal human rights standards.
The challengers argue that the parliamentary committee responsible for the law’s approval did not adequately review it and neglected to facilitate meaningful public engagement.
Their aim in bringing this case is to have the law declared unconstitutional and invalidated, especially as it has led to sanctions against Uganda by Western nations.
The challenge asserts that the law violates a range of constitutional rights and freedoms, including the right to equality and non-discrimination, the rights to dignity and privacy, as well as the freedoms of expression and association.
Notably, the law penalizes what it terms “aggravated homosexuality” with the death penalty.
