Britain Disappointed In Nigeria, Jonathan Over Same Sex Marriage Law

The British government has expressed disappointment over President Goodluck Jonathan's assent to the same sex marriage Bill.

Speaking on the recent development, British Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice, Jeremy Wright, said: "The UK is a close friend of Nigeria, but we are disappointed that President Jonathan
has given his assent to a Bill which will further criminalise same sex relationships in Nigeria. The UK opposes any discrimination on the basis of
sexual orientation.

"The Bill also directly infringes on fundamental rights of expression and association, which are guaranteed by the Nigerian constitution and by Nigeria's international treaty obligations.

"We are concerned by the prospect this raises of further action against an already marginalised section of society," Wright said.
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