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/

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.