Ghana’s judiciary has allowed full media access to court proceedings on the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2024, better known as the anti-homosexuality bill.
The decision, confirmed in a statement released on Tuesday, May 28, will allow both radio and television media to cover all court proceedings related to the bill.
The move comes in response to widespread public interest in the bill, which has sparked huge reactions across the country.
By allowing media access, judicial authorities aim to ensure transparency and keep the public informed about how legal proceedings are progressing.
“Following a directive from the Ghana Judicial Service Administration regarding public interest in cases relating to the Human Rights and Family Values Bill 2024 (the “Bill”), the media (including radio and television) have been given full access to the relevant courts to cover all proceedings in cases relating to the Bill,” an excerpt from the statement read.
There are currently four lawsuits challenging the bill, with Amanda Odoi and Richard Della Sky taking their case directly to the Supreme Court, questioning the bill’s passage.
Additionally, Mr. Paul Boamah Sefa and Mr. Prince Obiri Koran each filed lawsuits in the High Court.
President Akufo-Addo has refrained from signing the bill until these outstanding cases are resolved, a move condemned by the Minority Party in Parliament and other groups and individuals.
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