The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, has been the subject of a high court deferral until July 29, 2024.
After the attorneys for Paul Boama-Sefa, one of the petitioners, were told to turn in their written submissions in four weeks, the case was postponed.
The Speaker of Parliament, the defendant in this case, is also awaiting a response from the court.
The Judiciary Service made a notable decision by allowing live media coverage of cases pertaining to the anti-LGBT+ bill.
This ruling represents a substantial change in openness by enabling the general public to keep a close eye on these court cases.
Prior to this, the Chief Justice had given media outlets permission to broadcast live during the Supreme Court hearing on Richard Sky’s request for an injunction to stop the anti-LGBTQ+ measure from passing.
The Judicial Service’s expanded mandate means that every case pertaining to the anti-LGBTQ+ measure will now be available for public attention.
At different stages of the legal system, four cases pertaining to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill have been filed thus far.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in two of these cases, and the High Court will hear arguments in the other two.
