Uganda Court Annuls Anti-Gay Law

Uganda's Constitutional Court has overturned a controversial anti-homosexuality law that made same sex acts punishable by up to life in prison. While the law was annulled because of procedural errors in its passing, rights groups still hailed the decision as a boost for gay rights in the country. The court said its decision was based on the fact that the law was passed in parliament without enough members present for a full quorum. Human Rights Watch LGBT (Lesbian, Gay,...

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