The Supreme Court has decided to postpone its ruling on the injunction request filed by Dr. Amanda Odoi and journalist Richard Sky, which seeks to block the transmission of the anti-LGBTQ bill to the President. Instead, the court will deliver its ruling on the injunction simultaneously with its final judgment on the matter, effectively combining the two decisions into a single ruling.
A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, presided over by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has opted for an expedited trial in the case, citing the need for a timely and just resolution.
In a separate ruling, the court addressed the two injunction applications, after which the case was adjourned indefinitely (sine die). By consolidating the proceedings, the court aims to efficiently serve the interests of justice.
Broadcast Journalist Richard Dela Sky and Researcher Dr. Amanda Odoi have filed two separate lawsuits against the passage of the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill by Parliament.
Mr. Sky’s lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that it violates various provisions of the 1992 constitution, national laws, and fundamental human rights enshrined in the constitution. He is seeking a declaration from the Supreme Court that the bill is unconstitutional.
The court has deferred its ruling on the injunction applications related to the case.