By Kakensa Henry Ndugwa
- No more mini dress/skirt for women
- No more display of pornographic picture
- No more balance swaga for men
- No more Kimansulo
President Yoweri Museveni has today signed the long awaited anti pornographic bill incriminating women who wear mini skirts/dresses.
The Bill which has become a law effective from today, is widely opposed as a threat to women's rights, this could also see many films and TV dramas being banned. Opponents claim it would stop performers such as Rihanna and Lady Gaga appearing on their television channels.
The anti-pornography Bill outlaws anything that shows sexual parts of a person such as breasts, thighs, buttocks or any erotic behavior intended to cause sexual excitement or any indecent act or behavior tending to corrupt morals.
The Bill claims there has been an increase in pornography in the country.
The Bill is a throwback to the reign of former dictator Idi Amin who banned miniskirts by decree in Uganda during the 1970s.
Ethics and integrity minister Fr Simon Lokodo a former Catholic priest and backer of the Bil announced at the government Media Centre on Tuesday that the President has assented to the Anti-pornography Bill 2011 on February 6, 2014.
The law prescribes various penalties for publishers, broadcasters and internet café operators.
The Bill which has become a law effective from today, is widely opposed as a threat to women's rights, this could also see many films and TV dramas being banned. Opponents claim it would stop performers such as Rihanna and Lady Gaga appearing on their television channels.
The anti-pornography Bill outlaws anything that shows sexual parts of a person such as breasts, thighs, buttocks or any erotic behavior intended to cause sexual excitement or any indecent act or behavior tending to corrupt morals.
The Bill claims there has been an increase in pornography in the country.
The Bill is a throwback to the reign of former dictator Idi Amin who banned miniskirts by decree in Uganda during the 1970s.
Ethics and integrity minister Fr Simon Lokodo a former Catholic priest and backer of the Bil announced at the government Media Centre on Tuesday that the President has assented to the Anti-pornography Bill 2011 on February 6, 2014.
The law prescribes various penalties for publishers, broadcasters and internet café operators.
“This Bill will be operational within a matter of days, The police are already equipped with the parameters for determining those who offend the law; and these are already clear, the way in which one talks, dresses or walks which is deemed provocative or likely to cause sexual excitement.” He said, “Anything that provokes, stirs or creates unnecessary sensitivity..” he added.
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