Members of Parliament in the Republic of Uganda have voted to pass a law that prohibits women from wearing miniskirts.

Local reporters say the new law includes any material that would show parts of the body intended to cause sexual excitement like exposure of the breast or buttocks.

The new law is known as anti-pornography bill and detail definition also outlaws overtly sexual material including music videos that shows semi-nakedness of women or any material that intends to corrupt the moral value of the society.

The law was tabled before the house by Ethics and Integrity minister, Simon Lokodo who argued that women who wear anything above the knee should be arrested. His argument was backed by majority of members of the house.

The new law would have to be rectified finally by the president and parliamentary clerk says it will be presented before the president as soon as possible.

Uganda is seen as a socially conservative country with high moral values as the country is also considering legislation to increase the punishment for homosexual acts, including the death penalty in some cases.

Social analysts say it is the first time a sub-Sahara African country is passing such a law with many human rights activists criticizing the new law.

But men in different African countries seems to support the law with some calling for similar legislation in their respective countries as they claim the women wear those materials to seduce and put them in temptation.

Issaka Adams / NationalTurk Africa News