Namibia high court overturns law banning consensual gay sex
Victory for LGBTQ+ campaigners who say ban contributes to discrimination and violence by policeNamibia’s high court has overturned a law that criminalised consensual gay sex, a victory for LGBTQ+ campaigners after experiencing setbacks in battles for rights in some African countries in recent years.Namibia had inherited the law banning “sodomy” and “unnatural offences” when it gained independence from South Africa in 1990. While the ban was rarely enforced, activists said it contributed to discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, including violence by the police. Continue reading...

Victory for LGBTQ+ campaigners who say ban contributes to discrimination and violence by police
Namibia’s high court has overturned a law that criminalised consensual gay sex, a victory for LGBTQ+ campaigners after experiencing setbacks in battles for rights in some African countries in recent years.
Namibia had inherited the law banning “sodomy” and “unnatural offences” when it gained independence from South Africa in 1990. While the ban was rarely enforced, activists said it contributed to discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, including violence by the police. Continue reading...