{"id":218303,"date":"2024-09-17T06:32:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T06:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/17\/expedite-determination-of-cases-against-anti-gay-bill\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T06:32:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T06:32:42","slug":"expedite-determination-of-cases-against-anti-gay-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/17\/expedite-determination-of-cases-against-anti-gay-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Expedite determination of cases against anti-gay bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Sam George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and the lead advocate for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, has expressed growing frustration over the delay in the Supreme Court\u2019s handling of legal challenges against the bill.<\/p>\n<p>The bill, which seeks to criminalise and regulate LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy in Ghana, sparked significant public debate and has been met with legal opposition.<\/p>\n<p>Sam George believes that the ongoing delay in the court\u2019s decision-making process is detrimental to the proper functioning of both the legislative and executive branches of government.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the matter, Sam George stressed the urgency with which these cases need to be addressed, citing their potential far-reaching implications.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ningo-Prampram MP, the Supreme Court\u2019s inaction on these legal challenges is creating uncertainty for lawmakers and government officials alike.<\/p>\n<p>He is therefore, calling on the Chief Justice, Getrude Torkonoo to expedite the hearing and resolution of the cases, emphasising that they have direct consequences for governance and decision-making at the highest levels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no matter before the Supreme Court that is more important than a determination on this matter which stays the hands of both the legislature and the executive. There is no case before the Supreme Court of Ghana today that affects both the legislature and executive for which reason there was a quorum judgment in support by his lordship Justice Yoni Kulendi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe that and hold the view that in light of the judgment of the Supreme Court in that case, which deals extensively with the same matters raised by Amanda Odoi and Richard Dela Sky, the Chief Justice must empanel the Supreme Court and determine the matter in tandem with what her colleagues in that panel have done.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sam George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and the lead advocate for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, has expressed growing frustration over the delay in the Supreme Court\u2019s handling of legal challenges against the bill. 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