Anti-LGBT Bill: Parliament rejects proposal for community service instead of imprisonment

The rejection occurred during the detailed amendment process of the controversial anti-LGBT bill at the third reading stage.

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin approved a motion filed by Afenyo-Markin, demanding a second consideration of the bill in an effort to move it forward.

However, when the proposal for a minimum one-month community service was put to a vote, the majority of the House voted against it.

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