A gay and lesbian group in Botswana ,
LEGABIBO (Lesbians, Gays &Bisexuals of Botswana
The judge today, 14 November, ruled that the government had acted
unconstitutionally in blocking the group, Legabibo. Continue...
"I am happy with the judgement
- it has sent a message to the government, the entire region and Africa ," the group's Caine Youngman told the BBC.
The Southern Africa Litigation
Centre (SALC), which often handles human rights cases across the region, said
the ruling could have bigger implications.
"The judgment emphasises the
importance of the rights to freedom of expressions, association and assembly in
a democracy," said SALC's Anneke Meerkotter in a statement.
"Importantly, the judgment
emphasises that it is not a crime to be homosexual or attracted to someone of
the same sex. The court finding is important not just for activists in Botswana but throughout Africa ."
Do you agree with this outcome? Also, what impact will this
have on other African nations?
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