Maame Ama Pratt warns Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill needs strong legal foundation to avoid challenges
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Maame Ama Pratt, Press Secretary and Spokesperson to the Vice President, has cautioned that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill requires a robust legal foundation to prevent future legal challenges. Speaking on JoyNews, Pratt referenced the numerous court actions and public objections faced by the bill's previous version from legal and academic figures. She emphasized that merely passing the bill is insufficient; it must also withstand scrutiny post-passage. Pratt highlighted that criticisms and legal arguments from respected academics and experts cannot be disregarded. She asserted that a law passed through a legitimate process is better equipped to survive legal challenges and achieve its objectives, stressing the importance of ensuring the legislation possesses the necessary credibility and legal foundation for effective implementation.
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