Ombudsperson Strikes Down Anti-LGBT Bill

02/06/2024

Poland’s ombudsperson has said that a draft law aimed to limit the rights of LGBT people, proposed by a group of citizens, violates the constitution and EU law.

Regions: Europe, Poland

Issues: Culture Religion and Politics, Discrimination and Equality, Human Rights

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