Ghana's Parliament has passed a bill to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities. The bill has sparked public debate.

The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill was passed after its third reading in Parliament. It aims to criminalize activities related to LGBTQ practices in Ghana.

Bill Provisions

The legislation includes exemptions for certain professionals, such as legal practitioners, media professionals, and health workers who provide services to LGBTQ individuals. These exemptions were introduced as amendments to the bill.

Reactions and Next Steps

Supporters of the bill believe it promotes Ghanaian family values and cultural norms. However, the proposed law has generated significant public debate, both within Ghana and internationally, with concerns raised about human rights and freedoms. The bill will now undergo necessary constitutional processes before it can take effect as law, pending the President's assent.

Key points

• The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025.
• The bill aims to criminalize activities related to LGBTQ practices in Ghana.
• Exemptions have been made for legal practitioners, media professionals, and health workers.
• The bill has sparked public debate both within Ghana and internationally.
• The bill must undergo constitutional processes and receive the President's assent to take effect as law.