Parliament to reverse LGBTQ bill’s passage over errors in penalties – Agalga
Parliament will rescind the passage of the anti-LGBTQ bill to correct errors in its penalty provisions, Majority Leader James Agalga has disclosed.
Parliament plans to revoke the approval of the LGBTQ bill due to mistakes in its penalty provisions, disclosed Majority Leader James Agalga. During an interview on Joy News’ PM Express, he highlighted that errors in calculating penalty units could result in significant issues when courts apply the proposed law. "The penal provisions are not aligned," he emphasized, stating that the corrections would not significantly alter the bill's substance.
The reversal follows months of controversy and procedural concerns raised by Speaker Alban Bagbin. The bill, initially passed on May 29, sparked disagreement over proposed exemptions for certain professionals. Agalga assured that Parliament aims to finalize the corrections during the ongoing session, with the bill reaching the President in the current month.
He dismissed rumors of President's changed stance, affirming Parliament's responsibility to enact laws correctly.
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