UGANDA CRIMINALIZES SSM: From 365Gay.com

Uganda's parliament has passed tough new laws against gays in the African nation. The new law makes it a criminal offense for same-sex couples to marry. ...

Specific jail terms for offenders were not included in the legislation but are to be laid out in revisions to the Ugandan penal code at a later date, Eceru told the paper.

Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda. Hundreds of gays and lesbians have fled the country. Many have sought refuge in the United Kingdom but have often been denied refugee status and returned home.

Uganda's Anglican Church is one of the leaders of the conservative movement in that faith that has been threatening a schism over the election of a gay bishop in the United States.

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