Court To Deliver LGBTIQ Life-Defining Decision
Monday, November 29, 2021 | 340 Views |
The highest court is expected to deliver judgement following the state’s appeal of the 2019 judgment that decriminalised same-sex conduct and put the matter to rest once and for all.
The full bench of Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane, CoA Judge President Ian Kirby and Justices Mercy Garekwe, Isaac Lesetedi and Monametsi Gaongalelwe recently heard the matter in detail as the gay community cried about the constant abuse they suffer as a result of their sexuality while the government, on one hand, is crying about the erosion of societal morality.
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...