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Sri Lankan Supreme Court says bill on decriminalising homosexuality is not unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that a bill seeking to decriminalise homosexuality is "not inconsistent with the Constitution", clearing the way for a Parliamentary debate and vote on the subject. Neither Government nor Opposition have commented on the bill.