Zambia Vice President Dr. Guy Scott has said that it is “not right” for the UK to expect his country to decriminalize homosexuality.
Zambia Vice President Dr. Guy Scott has said that it is “not right” for the UK to expect his country to decriminalize homosexuality, reports STV.
Speaking at the Glasgow 2015 Commonwealth Games, Scott, who was born in Zambia to Scottish parents, said:
“Scotland introduced gay marriage last week so therefore Zambia must suddenly – you weren't complaining about it two weeks ago – it's not right. It's an unreasonable expectation.”
Scott went on to say that Zambia is more interested in eradicating poverty and disease and improving the country's education system.
Sexual relations between men in Zambia are punishable with up to 14 years in prison.
Last September, Zambian activist Paul Kasonkomona, who was arrested after speaking out against the criminalization of homosexuality, was been ordered to face trial under the nation's penal code.
New research revealed last week shows that of the 80 countries worldwide that still criminalize homosexuality, more than half belong to the Commonwealth and that 42 of 53 Commonwealth countries continue to criminalise homosexuality, posing a serious threat to the LGBTI community.
