Parliament cancels passage of anti-LGBTQ bill

Parliament has rescinded its earlier passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQI bill, paving the way for lawmakers to reconsider the legislation and subject it to another vote.

The decision was taken on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, reversing the House’s May 29 approval of the bill and reopening the legislative process for further consideration.

The move follows concerns raised by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin about procedural irregularities in the May passage and problems with aspects of the bill’s sentencing provisions.

The reconsideration is expected to allow MPs to review the affected provisions before the bill is taken through a fresh third reading.