Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act Upheld by Constitutional Court

The court's decision maintains severe penalties for LGBTQ+ individuals, sparking international condemnation and reports of increased abuse.

Uganda's Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act, imposing severe penalties including the death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'.
The court struck down sections impeding access to healthcare and housing but left most of the law intact.
International condemnation followed, with sanctions from the US and the World Bank against Uganda.
Rights groups report a surge in abuse against LGBTQ+ people since the law's enactment.
The decision can be appealed in the Supreme Court, offering a final legal challenge to the law.