Source: Africa Publicity
The Parliament of Ghana has passed the country’s controversial anti-LGBTQ bill known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025.
Among other things, the bill seeks to criminalize LGBTQ activities in Ghana.
Parliament passed the bill with some new amendments. The amendments exempt certain individuals and institutions from sanctions under the law.
Under the amendments, persons who provide legal advice or legal representation to people identified as LGBTQ will not be subject to punishment.
Also exempted from punishment under the legislation are journalists and media organizations reporting on LGBTQ-related matters or current affairs in the course of their professional duties.
In addition, medical professionals, including those providing surgical, psychological as well as counseling services to LGBTQ persons, will not be punished under the new legislation.
The bill is yet to be assented to by the President of Ghana as required by law.
