The Kenyan Constitution 2010, Gay Sex (or Gay Rights?), and the Eric Gitari Ruling of 2019
25 Pages Posted: 16 Jun 2019 Last revised: 21 Jul 2019
Date Written: May 30, 2019
Abstract
This is a commentary on the high court of kenya decision refusing to decriminalise homosexuality. This article criticises the court's interpretation of the right to equality, privacy and dignity.
Keywords: Homo sexuality, Kenya, Right to dignity, right to equality, Right to privacy. Article 27, 28, 31
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Joshua Malidzo Nyawa (Contact Author)
Independent Legal Researcher ( email )
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