In Uganda, a 20-year-old man is facing the death penalty after being charged with "aggravated homosexuality," the BBC reported.
His lawyer, Justine Balya, told Reuters that the manaccused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a 41-year-old manwas the first to be prosecuted under draconian anti-LGBTQ+ legislation signed into law in May.
"Aggravated homosexuality" can involve sex with children or vulnerable people. It can also be categorized as aggravated if someone is forced to have same-sex relations; contracts a lifelong infection, including HIV; or if it involves serial "offenders."
The man will remain in custody until the High Court hears his case. Uganda has not executed anyone since 2005, but capital punishment is still in effect.
Andrew Davis