Richard Sky’s challenge to anti-gay bill set for July 3
The Supreme Court has set July 3, 2024, as the date to hear the case brought by private lawyer Richard Dela Sky against Parliament regarding the controversial anti-gay bill. Sky is contesting the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, seeking a declaration that it is invalid and arguing that its passage violated the country’s laws and fundamental human rights.
The case was adjourned until May 17 to allow Sky to submit an updated motion paper, along with a supporting affidavit and a clear statement of his case, to provide a stronger basis for his legal challenge.
On June 14, the court issued a notice signed by registrar Hellen Ofei-Ayeh (Mrs), warning that the hearing will proceed as scheduled on July 3, regardless of the presence of representatives from each party.
The notice serves as a reminder for all parties to ensure their representatives are present at the hearing to avoid forfeiting their opportunity to be heard. It states that if a party fails to appear when the case is called, the court will proceed without them.
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