Dear all,
The Refugee Rights Clinic of Tel Aviv University is currently handling a
case of a gay male sex worker from Ghana. He was arrested for
prostitution but escaped before a sentence could be passed. We have
already found that Ghanaian law prohibits homosexuality and that this
can lead to severe punishment. In his case, however, it is likely that
an argument will be made that our client would not have been imprisoned
because of his homosexuality, but because of his activities as a sex worker.
We are looking for experts and/or country info particularly on the
treatment of sex workers in Ghana. A particular issue of concern is
whether there is any evidence of male (gay) sex workers being subjected
to longer sentences or treatment otherwise more severe than female sex
workers. Any cases in which the link between prosecution on account of
prostitution, and persecution on account of homosexuality have been
addressed would also be very welcome.
Any help in this matter would be highly appreciated.
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Kind regards,
Chris Mommers
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