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May 12, 2011

Uganda Delays Vote on Anti-Gay Bill 
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Uganda’s parliament has delayed consideration of a bill that would
force gays and lesbians to serve life in prison. Debate on the bill has
been moved to Friday after a parliamentary walkout over an unrelated
matter. Originally put forward in 2009, the legislation once called for
the execution of homosexuals. In addition to targeting gays and lesbians
directly, the bill also mandates a seven year prison sentence for anyone
who "aids, abets, counsels or procures another to engage [in] acts of
homosexuality."



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