Motion · S3M-08051 · 1 Mar 2011

Human Rights for All in Uganda

Lodged by Anne McLaughlin Standard Motion 1 supporter

The motion

That the Parliament notes with concern reports of the ongoing increase in homophobia in Uganda following the murder of the gay rights activist, David Kato, and the proposed plans to introduce the Anti-Homosexuality Bill; opposes all human rights abuses on the basis of sexual orientation and condemns the discrimination, threats and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Uganda; reaffirms its commitment to respect all human beings regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender or race, and calls on the Ugandan authorities to ensure a credible and impartial investigation into the death of David Kato, reject laws that discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation and reaffirm their commitment to upholding the human rights of every citizen.

Supporters (1)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.