Criminalisation of same sex relations challenged
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
The constitutional case led by Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO) seeks court to decriminalise consensual same sex relations.
According to LEGABIBO, they will challenge the constitutionality of sections 164(a) (c) and 167 of the Botswana Penal Code.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...