Uganda`s anti-LGBT new law condemned by bishops of London

RELIGIOUS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – Some churches` bishops in London condemned the new law by Uganda`s church which criminalizing same sex conduct.

The bishops of London, Chelmsford, Newcastle, Worcester and Selby tweeted their condemnation of Uganda’s new law against LGBT.

Church of Uganda is part of the Anglican communion.

They issued statements this weekend after days of silence.

Bishop Sarah Mullaly said it was “an attack on fundamental human dignity and international human rights” and she was praying for the LGBT+ community there living in fear.

The new law means that LGBT+ people face life imprisonment. The charge of aggravated homosexuality, including sex with a minor, incest and having sex while HIV positive, could lead to the death penalty.

The Bishop of Worcester John Inge said the law was absolutely appalling and the Archbishop of Uganda’s support of it was “profoundly disturbing and utterly unChristlike”.

The Archbishop of Uganda, Dr Stephen Kaziimba, made clear that the church does not support the death penalty. Lambeth Palace has not issued a statement.