A court case in Kenya, brought by two men who say they were forced to undergo an anal examination in defiance of their constitutional rights to see whether they had gay sex in defiance of their constitutional rights, has resumed in this coastal city.
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Today, prosecutor Ruth Luta challenged their version, insisting that the examination was done with their consent, and the two had put their signatures to a document which showed the results.
But their lawyer, Sunday Ligunya, argues that the tests were discriminatory, and in violation of Kenya's constitution.
The two men also allege they were made to take tests for HIV and hepatitis at a hospital in Mombasa after police arrested them in February 2015 on suspicion of homosexual activity.
Homosexual acts are illegal in Kenya, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
The case has been adjourned to 13 June when the High Court will make a ruling.
BBC Africa
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