Entry #1368: Same-sex marriage in Uganda

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RegionUganda
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusNot legal
Start DateJul 12, 2005
End DateMay 26, 2023
DescriptionMarriage in Uganda is defined as a union between a man and a woman constitutionally.
Sourceshttp://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/251 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjCwsL5pJqAAxV1tokEHdxsB_UQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrw.org%2Fnews%2F2005%2F07%2F12%2Fuganda-same-sex-marriage-ban-deepens-repression&usg=AOvVaw2Zi98ZyQ6ApfKl_m9E_AEv&opi=89978449


Revision History (3)

Revision by Pizzaslices412653. Constitution banned since 2005

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Start DateApr 1, 1904Jul 12, 2005
End DateMay 28, 2023May 26, 2023
NoteMarriage in Uganda is defined as a union between a man and a woman.Marriage in Uganda is defined as a union between a man and a woman constitutionally.
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Marriage in Uganda is defined as a union between a man and a woman. woman constitutionally.
Sourceshttp://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/251http://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/251
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjCwsL5pJqAAxV1tokEHdxsB_UQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrw.org%2Fnews%2F2005%2F07%2F12%2Fuganda-same-sex-marriage-ban-deepens-repression&usg=AOvVaw2Zi98ZyQ6ApfKl_m9E_AEv&opi=89978449
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http://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/251 http://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/251 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjCwsL5pJqAAxV1tokEHdxsB_UQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrw.org%2Fnews%2F2005%2F07%2F12%2Fuganda-same-sex-marriage-ban-deepens-repression&usg=AOvVaw2Zi98ZyQ6ApfKl_m9E_AEv&opi=89978449

Revision by daikman. add end date (new law has been passed)

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End Date(NONE)May 28, 2023

Revision by danlev

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NoteMarriage is defined as a union between a man and a woman.Marriage in Uganda is defined as a union between a man and a woman.
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Marriage is defined as a union between a man and a woman. in Uganda is defined as a union between a man and a woman.
Reports (4)
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "Same-sex marriage has been constitutionally banned since 2005, with the Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2023 prescribing a 10-year prison sentence for anyone who enters a same-sex marriage."
  • Other "Entry is wrong. Entry states that Same-Sex Marridge is unrconized "In all of Africa" when I know for a fact that South Africa has legalized Same-Sex Marridge."
  • Status is not correct "Same sex marriage is actually recognized in south africa"
  • Status is not correct

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