Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has directed the Business Committee to schedule the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 commonly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill—for parliamentary consideration. The decision follows a review confirming that the private member’s bill meets all constitutional and procedural requirements under Parliament’s Standing Orders. Originally introduced in 2021, the legislation was passed by the Eighth Parliament in February 2024 but lapsed after failing to receive presidential assent before the dissolution of that Parliament.
After the inauguration of the Ninth Parliament, the bill was scrutinized by the Attorney-General’s Office and Ministry of Justice. Legal and fiscal assessments determined it does not impose taxes or create charges on the Consolidated Fund. Nine MPs applied to reintroduce the bill, and the Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Motions unanimously recommended it proceed, noting it retains its original objectives and aligns with constitutional provisions. Speaker Bagbin subsequently ruled the bill eligible for reintroduction, paving the way for debate in the House.
