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Title: MEPs speak out against homophobic and transphobic censorship laws in Russia
Post by: SandraJane on February 16, 2012, 01:50:08 AM
Post by: SandraJane on February 16, 2012, 01:50:08 AM
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MEPs speak out against homophobic and transphobic censorship laws in Russia
February 14th, 2012
http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/press-releases/meps-speak-out-against-homophobic-and-transphobic-censorship-laws-russia/ (http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/press-releases/meps-speak-out-against-homophobic-and-transphobic-censorship-laws-russia/)
The Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg is about to adopt a new law banning the "propaganda of sodomy, lesbianism, bisexualism and ->-bleeped-<-" to minors, including in public. Members of the European Parliament have repeated their opposition to censorship.
Last week, the regional parliament in St Petersburg adopted a bill banning public discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in its second reading. The third and final reading is expected to consist of technical discussions only.
MEPs speak out against homophobic and transphobic censorship laws in Russia
February 14th, 2012
http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/press-releases/meps-speak-out-against-homophobic-and-transphobic-censorship-laws-russia/ (http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/press-releases/meps-speak-out-against-homophobic-and-transphobic-censorship-laws-russia/)
The Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg is about to adopt a new law banning the "propaganda of sodomy, lesbianism, bisexualism and ->-bleeped-<-" to minors, including in public. Members of the European Parliament have repeated their opposition to censorship.
Last week, the regional parliament in St Petersburg adopted a bill banning public discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in its second reading. The third and final reading is expected to consist of technical discussions only.