An Accra High Court has postponed the proceedings concerning the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, until July 29, 2024.
The adjournment occurred following instructions for lawyers representing one of the petitioners, Paul Boama-Sefa, to submit their written arguments within four weeks.
Furthermore, the court is awaiting a response from the Speaker of Parliament, who is the defendant in the case.
In a notable development, the Judiciary Service has granted permission for live media coverage of cases related to the anti-LGBT+ bill.
This decision signifies a significant shift towards transparency, allowing the public to closely monitor these legal proceedings.
Previously, media houses were authorised by the Chief Justice to livestream the hearing of Richard Sky’s injunction application against the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill at the Supreme Court.
Now, with the broader directive from the Judicial Service, all cases associated with the anti-LGBTQ+ bill will be open to media coverage.
Currently, four cases linked to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill have been filed at various levels of the court system.
Two of these cases are scheduled for hearing at the High Court, while the remaining two will be addressed at the Supreme Court.