Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".
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The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation to increase the minimum prison sentence for homosexuality from one to five years, aiming to broaden the legal definition of 'unnatural acts' under existing laws.
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation in parliament that would toughen the prison term for homosexuality in the West African nation to at least five years from the current minimum of one year.
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has revealed legislation that would increase the maximum punishment for same-sex relations to up to ten years in prison, a move strongly condemned by human rights groups.
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Son ... has introduced legislation in parliament that would toughen the prison ... .
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Son ... has submitted legislation to parliament that would double the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations to 10 years, intensifying the country’s crackdown on LGBT communities.
Senegal's government has approved a bill to toughen laws on homosexuality, proposing longer prison terms and higher fines, fulfilling an election pledge by the ruling Pastef party, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Son ... .
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Son ... pushed on Tuesday for a draft law that would double the maximum prison term from five to 10 years for same-sex practices and other conduct deemed unnatural, part of a wider crackdown on LGBT people.
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