Ugandan lawmakers approved some of the world’s harshest anti-gay laws — making some crimes punishable by death. The new legislation could impose up to 20 years in prison for people identifying as LGBTQ+. Tourists from other countries would also be subject to the laws. LA Times staff writer Kevin Baxter explained what’s at stake. Watch "LA Times Today" at 7 and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday on Spectrum News 1 and the Spectrum News app.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 22, 2023 04:36 UTC