Theresa May ‘deeply regrets’ UK’s colonial anti-gay laws
from BBC News:
British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she deeply regrets the UK’s role in criminalising same-sex relations in its former colonies.
The laws were passed under British rule and are still used in 37 of the Commonwealth’s 53 member nations.
There is a global trend towards decriminalising homosexual acts, but some countries, like Nigeria and Uganda, have imposed stricter laws.
At a Commonwealth meeting, Mrs May said laws were “wrong then and wrong now”.
“Nobody should face discrimination and persecution because of who they are or who they love,” Mrs May said in London as Commonwealth leaders gather for their summit, which is held every two years.
“The UK stands ready to support any Commonwealth nation wanting to reform outdated legislation that makes such discrimination possible.
“Across the world discriminatory laws made many years ago continue to affect the lives of many people, criminalising same-sex relations and failing to protect women and girls.”
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