Ghana Parliament Passes Tough Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill With Duty To Report Provision Ghana’s Parliament has passed a new anti-LGBTQ+ bill that criminalises homosexuality, LGBTQ+ identification, and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities. Under the bill, anyone who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer could face up to three years in prison. The legislation also introduces a controversial “duty to report” provision, requiring citizens to report prohibited LGBTQ+ acts to the police. The bill, which still requires the assent of President John Dramani Mahama before becoming law, has drawn strong support from religious and conservative groups in Ghana. Its sponsor, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, said the legislation was designed to protect Ghanaian family values, cultural identity, and existing moral standards. The proposed law also targets individuals described as “allies” of LGBTQ+ persons, with possible prison sentences for those who support or promote LGBTQ+ activities. However, exemptions were included for legal, media, and healthcare professionals who report on LGBTQ+ issues, provide medical services, or offer professional support.