L.G.B.T.Q. people in Russia have long faced discrimination, violence and exclusion from society. But a new law signed by President Vladimir V. Putin on Monday significantly ramps up the government’s efforts to marginalize and persecute them. The law, which passed the Parliament last month by a vote of 397 to 0, makes it illegal to spread “propaganda” about “nontraditional sexual relations” in the media, advertising, movies or on social media. It also bars any demonstration of “nontraditional relationships or preferences” from being shown in advertising or any outlet visible to minors. Distributing to minors any information “that causes children to want to change their sex” was also prohibited. The crackdown is the latest in a string of measures that Mr. Putin has taken in recent years to roll back L.G.B.T.Q. rights and cement his hold on power as he faces increasing domestic criticism and isolation abroad.
Putin signs new homophobic legislation into law
In a move that is sure to further stoke the fires of discrimination against LGBTQ people in Russia, President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a set of draconian measures that severely curtail the public expression of same-sex love and relationships.
The new law makes it illegal to spread “propaganda” about “nontraditional sexual relations” in the media, advertising, movies or on social media. It had passed the Duma, Russia’s Parliament, by a vote of to on Nov. . Demonstrations of “nontraditional relationships or preferences” will also be completely barred from advertising, and from any outlet visible to minors. Distributing to minors any information “that causes children to want to change their sex” was also prohibited.
This latest assault on LGBTQ rights comes as no surprise from a regime that has been increasingly hostile towards sexual minorities in recent years. In 2013, Putin signed into law a nationwide ban on so-called “gay propaganda,” which effectively criminalized any positive portrayal of LGBTQ people or relationships. Since then, discrimination and violence against LGBTQ people have spiked dramatically in Russia.
With this latest round of legislation, Putin is sending a clear message: LGBTQ people are not welcome in Russia, and they will not be allowed to publicly express their identity without facing severe consequences. For a country that already had some of the most oppressive anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, this
is a truly chilling development.
The new law bans public expression of LGBTQ identity
The new law in Russia is a direct attack on the LGBTQ community, banning public expression of their identity. This includes prohibiting demonstrations of "nontraditional relationships or preferences", as well as any information that could cause children to want to change their sex. The law is a clear violation of human rights and will only serve to further marginalize and persecute LGBTQ people in Russia.
It also prohibits the distribution of any LGBTQ-related information to minors
The new law makes it illegal to spread “propaganda” about “nontraditional sexual relations” in the media, advertising, movies or on social media. It had passed the Duma, Russia’s Parliament, by a vote of to on Nov. . Demonstrations of “nontraditional relationships or preferences” will also be completely barred from advertising, and from any outlet visible to minors. Distributing to minors any information “that causes children to want to change their sex” was also prohibited".
This means that any form of LGBTQ expression in Russia is now effectively criminalized. The law is broad and far-reaching, and will have a chilling effect on the already persecuted community. Those who violate the law can be fined up to 5,000 rubles (about $75) for individuals, and up to 1 million rubles (about $15,000) for organizations. Foreigners who violate the law can be deported and banned from reentering the country.
The reaction to the new law from LGBTQ Russians and allies
The new law has been met with outcry from the LGBTQ community in Russia and their allies. Many believe that the law is a direct attack on their rights and freedoms, and that it will only serve to further marginalize and mistreat them. There have been protests and rallies held in response to the new law, but so far they have been largely peaceful. It remains to be seen how Putin's government will enforce the new law, but many are fearing the worst.
The impact of the new law on LGBTQ Russians
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia intensified his crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. people on Monday, when he signed new legislation that widely bans public expression of their identity in the country. The new law makes it illegal to spread “propaganda” about “nontraditional sexual relations” in the media, advertising, movies or on social media. It had passed the Duma, Russia’s Parliament, by a vote of to on Nov. . Demonstrations of “nontraditional relationships or preferences” will also be completely barred from advertising, and from any outlet visible to minors. Distributing to minors any information “that causes children to want to change their sex” was also prohibited".
The impact of this new law on LGBTQ Russians is significant and far-reaching. For many queer Russians, this law effectively renders them invisible; it erases their existence and denies them the right to publicly express their identity. This is a devastating blow not only to the LGBTQ community in Russia, but also to the progress that has been made in recent years towards acceptance and equality.
This law will have a chilling effect on freedom of expression and freedom of assembly for all Russians. It sends a clear message that difference is not tolerated in Russian society, and that those who do not conform to traditional gender roles and heterosexuality will be marginalized and persecuted. This is an alarming step backwards for human rights in Russia, and it is a stark reminder of the discrimination and violence that LGBTQ people face in many parts of the world.
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