Entry #10144: Censorship of LGBT Issues in Ghana

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RegionGhana
IssueCensorship of LGBT Issues
StatusImprisonment as punishment
Start DateFeb 29, 2024
End Datenow
DescriptionSince 2024, any form of LGBTQ+ self-identification is punishable by prison sentences.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68353437 https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/29/ghana-passes-anti-lgbt-bill/


Revision History (2)

Revision by Doomdorm64. Closer to sources

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueState-enforcedImprisonment as punishment

Revision by Doomdorm64. 2024 bill

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueNo censorshipState-enforced
Start Date(NONE)Feb 29, 2024
DescriptionIn Ghana, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.Since 2024, any form of LGBTQ+ self-identification is punishable by prison sentences.
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In Ghana, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. Since 2024, any form of LGBTQ+ self-identification is punishable by prison sentences.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68353437
https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/29/ghana-passes-anti-lgbt-bill/
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68353437 https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/29/ghana-passes-anti-lgbt-bill/
Reports (4)
  • Status is not correct "This year, Ghanaian police raided and shut down an LGBT rights group"
  • Newer law has been passed
  • Other "If passed, the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill may lead to such censorship."
  • Newer law has been passed

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