**The Archbishop of York has condemned proposals in Uganda to put to death gay people who have sex with a minor.**John Sentamu, who was born in the African country, said anti-homosexual laws being debated were “victimising”.
A private member’s bill going through Uganda’s parliament would see gays and lesbians sentenced to a minimum of life in prison if convicted of having sex.
Dr Sentamu told the BBC the Anglican communion was committed to recognising that gay people were valued by God.
Under the bill, proposed by MP David Bahati, people who fail to report homosexuality face up to three years in jail.
Dr Sentamu told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I’m opposed to the death sentence. I’m also not happy when you describe people in the kind of language you find in this private member’s bill.”
He added it seemed not only victimising but also “a diminishment of the individuals concerned”.