Ugandan "Kill The Gays" Bill May Be In Danger Of Passing Soon

Press Release from The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission indicates that the infamous Ugandan "Anti-homosexuality bill" is not only not dead, but possibly in danger of passing soon:

Public hearings on the Bill took place today in the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee. The remaining stages of the legislative process – namely second and third readings of the bill and presidential adoption – could be completed within the remaining week of the current parliamentary session.

The Bill reaffirms existing penalties for consensual same-sex relationships, and criminalizes the "promotion of homosexuality" and failure to report homosexual activity. The Parliamentary Committee itself has said that the provisions of the Bill are redundant and unnecessary. Most controversially, the Bill would punish "aggravated homosexuality" – including activity by "serial offenders" or those who are HIV positive – with the death penalty. To IGLHRC's knowledge, the provisions related to the death penalty remain part of the Bill, despite statements by the Bill's author that these would be removed.

Disturbing news. Representative Barney Frank introduced a measure that might provide financial disincentives to gay hostile states. The likelihood of it reaching fruition in Boehner's House is not good.



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