UK 'disappointed' by Museveni move to sign anti-gay Bill
British Foreign Secretary William Hague (left) and Uganda President Yoweri Museveni. Photos/FILE
Britain has expressed its disappointment over President Yoweri Museveni's passing of the Anti-Homosexuality law in Uganda.
A statement on the UK Foreign Secretary's website said the Bill will damage the country's reputation internationally.
"I am deeply saddened and disappointed that the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda has been signed into law.
"The UK strongly opposes all discrimination on any grounds.
"We question the Bill’s compatibility with Uganda’s constitution and international treaty obligations," Mr William Hague said.
The British envoy said his government will continue to press Uganda to defend human rights for all, without discrimination on any grounds.
The US has also indicated that passing the Bill will sour Washington's relations with Kampala.
On Monday, President Museveni signed the Bill that will see homosexuals jailed for life, shrugging off warnings from key international allies and donors. (READ: Museveni signs anti-gay bill into law)
GAY FOR MONEY
"I have failed to understand that you can fail to be attracted to all these beautiful women and be attracted to a man," the President told reporters at State House, Entebbe.
According to him, the only explanation for being gay is money. "Homosexuals are actually mercenaries. They are heterosexual people but because of money they say they are homosexuals.
"No study has shown you can be homosexual by nature," he said.
