A scanned copy of Bill 18 can be read in its entirety on Google docs here. See Rachel Maddow’s explanation of American politicians’ involvement & reactions here.
Here is an outline of the penalties:
- SECTION 2.2 – THE OFFENCE OF HOMOSEXUALITY
– A person who commits an offence under this section shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for life.
- SECTION 2.3 – AGGRAVATED HOMOSEXUALITY
– A person who commits the offence of aggravated homosexuality shall be liable on conviction to suffer death.
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SECTION 2.4 – ATTEMPT TO COMMIT HOMOSEXUALITY
– A person who attempts to commit the offence of homosexuality commits a felony and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for seven years.
– A person who attempts to commit the offence of aggravated homosexuality commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for life.
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SECTION 2.7- AIDING & ABATING HOMOSEXUALITY
– A person who aids, abets, counsels or procures another to engage in acts of homosexuality commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for seven years.
