Africa. In August last year a 20-year-old man was the first Ugandan to be charged with "aggravated homosexuality". He was accused of "unlawful sexual intercourse with ... (a) male adult aged 41", an offence punishable by death.
A petition against the law was brought by two law professors from Makerere University in the capital Kampala, by legislators from the ruling party and also human rights activists.
They argued that it violated fundamental rights guaranteed under Uganda's constitution, including freedom from discrimination.
The petitioners also said it contravened Uganda's commitments under international human rights law, including the United Nations convention against torture.