Uganda's Parliament passed a version of anti-homosexuality legislation in 2023 that criminalizes same-sex relations and imposes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."
January 01, 2023
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Description of the substantive provisions included in the 2023 version of Uganda's anti-homosexuality legislation.
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2014 prohibited any form of sexual relations between persons of the same sex.
January 01, 2014
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Description of the content of the 2014 Ugandan legislation commonly referred to as the Anti-Homosexuality Act.
Conversion therapy refers to practices that attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
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General definition of what is commonly called conversion therapy.
Conversion therapy is banned in 23 U.S. states and in the District of Columbia.
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Count of U.S. states and the District of Columbia with bans on conversion therapy for minors.