Seven-time World Champion and LGBTQ supporter Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the Ugandan government, after the African nation introduced a disgraceful new bill.

The Ugandan government passed a new bill during the week, which will see anybody who identifies as part of the LGBTQ community risk life in prison or even the death penalty.

It was sadly passed on Tuesday following widespread support, with it becoming one of the harshest anti-gay legislations on the continent.

After being approved by the Ugandan government, the bill will now be sent to Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni, who has the final say as to whether to veto the law or sign it into use.

Well done @LewisHamilton, brilliant on track & brilliant off track as usual, for speaking out on Instagram (see screen-grab) against the appalling new bill passed by the Ugandan parliament that would make it a crime merely to identify as #LGBTQ. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/WdwjsFRf6e

— Matt Bishop 🏳️‍🌈 (@TheBishF1) March 25, 2023

“If you want to know more about the appalling new bill passed by the Ugandan parliament that would make it a crime merely to identify as #LGBTQ, here’s a short @Reuters video report on the subject. (2/2)”

Hamilton has been a keen supporter of the LGBTQ community for several years, with the 103-time race winner having often used his platform to raise awareness of the community.

He’s famously worn an LGBTQ-themed helmet when racing in the Middle East, an area of the world where same-sex marriage remains largely illegal.

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