Foreign Secretary saddened and disappointed by Ugandan anti-homosexuality law
William Hague: this bill will increase persecution and discrimination of Ugandans, as well as damage Uganda鈥檚 reputation internationally
On 24 February 2014 William Hague said:
I am deeply saddened and disappointed that the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda has been signed into law. 皇冠体育app UK strongly opposes all discrimination on any grounds. We question the Bill鈥檚 compatibility with Uganda鈥檚 constitution and international treaty obligations. 皇冠体育appre can be no doubt that this Bill will increase persecution and discrimination of Ugandans, as well as damage Uganda鈥檚 reputation internationally.
We ask the Government of Uganda to protect all its citizens and encourage tolerance, equality and respect. We will continue to press the Government of Uganda to defend human rights for all, without discrimination on any grounds.
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