Parliament has been instructed to schedule the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill, for debate at the next sitting of the House, following directions from Speaker Alban Bagbin.
The move comes after a Financial Impact Analysis indicated that the proposed legislation, which seeks to criminalize LGBTQ activities, would not create any financial obligation for the consolidated fund, in line with constitutional requirements.
In a formal communication to Parliament on Tuesday, February 10, Bagbin confirmed that the bill satisfies all necessary provisions to be tabled before the House.
“The bill has completed all procedures as outlined in the Standing Orders of the House. I therefore direct the Business Committee to schedule it for presentation and consideration by Parliament,” he stated.
Additionally, the Speaker called for the reintroduction of the Constitution of Ghana (Amendment) Bill 2025, which had lapsed during the 8th Parliament, to allow lawmakers to consider it in the current session.
