Women in Uganda who go out wearing mini-skirts could face jail or a heavy fine under draconian new anti-pornography laws. The legislation would also see television dramas and films banned if it is passed by parliament.
The Anti-Pornography Bill 2011 proposes that those found guilty of abetting pornography be fined up to 10 million Ugandan shillings (£2,500) or jailed for up to 10 years, or both. The bill, would also see many films and TV dramas banned from the airwaves and internet use monitored. It would mean that celebrities such as Beyoncé and Madonna would be banned from Ugandan television. 'Television should not broadcast a sexy person. Their would also be a monitoring system on the internet so we know who has watched which website and we know who has watched pornographic material. The Bill they say is needed to protect women and children against exploitation and curb increasing immorality. If passed, the proposed law would mark a return to the era of dictator Idi Amin, who banned short skirts.
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