A bill seeking to toughen criminal penalties for homosexuals has failed to pass the Senegalese assembly floor. In a statement revealed by the office the national assembly said the current penal code already punishes homosexuality severely. It also noted that the authorities including President Macky Sall oppose the decriminalization of homosexuality.
Under existing law, homosexual acts may be punishable by between a year and five years in prison along with fines ranging from 170 to 2,580 dollars. The bill that was thrown out on Wednesday would have increased possible jail time to between five and 10 years and treble the maximum fine.
Chidozie Chima | August 29, 2024
