Russian lawmakers propose doubling fines for ‘gay propaganda’ law

 | 
09/01/2022

Russian lawmakers have introduced a proposal that would increase fines for individuals that violate the country’s ‘gay propaganda’ law. Back in 2013, Vladimir Putin signed the archaic legislation into law – which bans the promotion of “non-traditional” sexual orientations to minors. Since its introduction, the law has been used to censor media with LGBTQ+ themes, cancel Pride marches and increase hostility towards the country’s queer community. Now, country officials are trying to tighten the already restrictive legislation by doubling the outlandish fine for those who violate the law. According to a report from Reuters, lawmakers have proposed that entities promoting LGBTQ+ themes be fined two million rubles – which is the equivalent to over £28,000.

Regions: ,

Share this:

Latest Global News

Added on: 09/30/2023
09/29/2023
The Ruizia mauritiana is a large green shrub with cascading leaves shaped like lovehearts. There’s one just off the main walkway through the magnificent …
Added on: 09/30/2023
06/29/2023
LGBTQ pride groups in northwestern Ontario are calling for an urgent meeting with Conservative MP Eric Melillo over what they’re calling transphobic policy resolutions …
Added on: 09/30/2023
06/29/2023
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers, hormones …

Explore LGBTQ+ Issues

Other News from ,

Added on: 09/30/2023
The Ruizia mauritiana is a large green shrub with cascading leaves shaped like lovehearts. There’s one just off the main walkway through the magnificent …
Added on: 09/30/2023
As Russia continues to crack down on LGBTQ+ lives, one transgender woman has told PinkNews how she was forced to undergo conversion therapy, which …
Added on: 09/29/2023
New reports from the World Bank released on September 26 suggest that implementing policies to enhance the social inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, …