This ruling will save lives and is vitally important in a murderous atmosphere like the one that is currently being whipped up in Uganda. What a great way to start the new year. Thank you, Judge Vincent Musoke-Kibuuke -- you are a true hero.
Judge bans Ugandan media from outing gays and lesbians
A high court judge in Uganda has banned all media from outing gays and lesbians.
Judge Vincent Musoke-Kibuuke said lives were being put at risk by newspapers identifying people known or thought to be gay.
In October, Ugandan tabloid Rolling Stone – no relation to the US magazine – caused controversy by publishing the names, photos and addresses of people it accused of being gay and calling for them to be hanged.
At least four of those named were subsequently attacked, gay activists said.
Judge Musoke-Kibuuke granted a permanent injunction against Rolling Stone, ordering it not to publish the information again.
[Full article at the link above. Thanks to my friend Dave Wainwright for the tip!]
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