Despite earlier reports that Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' bill did not include the possibility of the death penalty for those convicted of 'aggravated homosexuality', US officials say the clause remains.
The bill was said to have been amended by the Legal & Parliamentary Affairs Committee, but the US State Department has confirmed that the committee does not have the power to amend the legislation before it reaches the parliament floor.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
NEWS: 'Kill the Gays' Bill Still Contains Death Penalty
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