Senegal PM pledges to increase penalty for same-sex relations
## Regulation: Proposed Legislation in Senegal
Regulation: Proposed Legislation in Senegal
Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has introduced legislation that proposes increasing the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to up to ten years in prison.
The proposed legislation also includes provisions for imposing a prison sentence of three to seven years for individuals who engage in advocacy for same-sex relations.
Acts described as "against nature" could result in imprisonment for five to ten years. The bill has been passed by ministers to parliament but awaits a voting date.
Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has introduced legislation that proposes increasing the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to up to ten years in prison.
Recent events include a series of arrests involving individuals accused of same-sex relations, including two local celebrities and a journalist. The legislative proposal follows protests by religious groups advocating for stricter penalties.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
