The lawyers representing two gay men who had a wedding ceremony in Malawi have asked for a review of the country's homosexuality ban. Meanwhile, the two men were denied bail in a country where homosexuality is punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga's lawyers argue this law is unconstitutional.

The couple were arrested on December 28th in Blantyre after holding a public ceremony and have to face an humiliating medical examination to prove that they had sexual relations. They are currently in custody in Chichiri prison. Judge Nyakwawa Usiwausiwa agreed that a constitutional review could take place. Amnesty International has called for the pair to be released. They are being held in custody to protect them from mob attacks, authorities said.