Homosexual acts are already illegal in Uganda , but the bill proposes harsher penalties . Amnesty International says the legislation would have ` ` lasting , harmful consequences '' Uganda 's parliamentary speaker has reportedly said she expects the bill to pass before Christmas .
Homosexual acts are already illegal in Uganda , but the bill proposes harsher penalties . Amnesty International says the legislation would have `` lasting , harmful effects '' Uganda 's parliamentary speaker has reportedly said she wants the bill to pass before Christmas .