Uganda: Government disowns anti-gay bill

A Ugandan cabinet minister has said the government does not support the Anti Homosexuality Bill 2009 which was re-tabled for debate in Parliament. However, he was quick to add that the debate on homosexuality was good for Uganda. Ethics and integrity minister, Lokodo Simon who is also a Catholic priest said, 'Whilst the government of Uganda does not support this bill, it is required under our constitution to facilitate this debate. The facilitation of this debate should not be confused for the government’s support for this bill.'