Vladimir Putin signs bill that means people disseminating 'propaganda' about homosexual relationships to minors risk fines.
The ban on "propaganda of non traditional sexual relations" is part of an effort to promote traditional Russian values over western liberalism, which the Kremlin and the Russian orthodox church see as corrupting Russian youth and contributing to the protests against Putin's rule.
Putin wants to promote 'Traditional Russian Values'
Putin wants to promote 'Traditional Russian Values'
Hefty fines can now be imposed on those who provide information about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender community to minors or hold gay pride rallies.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/30/russia-passes-anti-gay-law
Controversy at the 2014 Olypic Games
On 30 June 2013, Putin signed into law new legislation that had been passed by the Russian parliament in a very short space of time. From July, when the law came into force, the "spreading of information directed to the forming in adolescents of non-traditional sexual arrangements" became an offence. This would be punishable fines between 4,000 and 1 million roubles (£18,000). Imprisonment for a term of up to 90 days may also be imposed.
This has caused much controversy internationally, with calls for Coca-Cola to withdraw its sponsorship, and a number of world leaders announcing that they will not attend Sochi.
On 19 January, in an interview with the BBC's Andrew Marr, Putin insisted that gay people face no discrimination at work or in society in Russia, and the new law did not harm anybody – its aim was purely to protect children. He said: "I myself know some people who are gay. We're on friendly terms. I'm not prejudiced in any way."
Controversy at the 2014 Olypic Games
On 30 June 2013, Putin signed into law new legislation that had been passed by the Russian parliament in a very short space of time. From July, when the law came into force, the "spreading of information directed to the forming in adolescents of non-traditional sexual arrangements" became an offence. This would be punishable fines between 4,000 and 1 million roubles (£18,000). Imprisonment for a term of up to 90 days may also be imposed.
This has caused much controversy internationally, with calls for Coca-Cola to withdraw its sponsorship, and a number of world leaders announcing that they will not attend Sochi.
On 19 January, in an interview with the BBC's Andrew Marr, Putin insisted that gay people face no discrimination at work or in society in Russia, and the new law did not harm anybody – its aim was purely to protect children. He said: "I myself know some people who are gay. We're on friendly terms. I'm not prejudiced in any way."
'Gay is OK'
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/feb/17/sochi-vladimir-luxuria-gay-rights-banner
LGBT
Basic freedoms are being denied in Russia. New laws brought in by Putin's government in 2013 have targeted basic human rights. The result is a Russia where you are increasingly gagged from talking about your political beliefs, stopped from expressing your gender and sexual identity, and banned from involvement with any non-governmental rights groups.
New laws heavily restrict efforts by the LGBTI community to fight for equal rights. In 2012, a Moscow Court banned Gay Pride for 100 years, despite the European Court of Human Rights declaring Pride bans in Moscow illegal just two years earlier.
Putin: Gay people will be safe at Olympics if they ‘leave kids alone’
Russia passed a law last year prohibiting “propaganda of nontraditional sexual practices” among minors. The law has been used to ban gay rights parades — children might see them — and to curb discussion of gay issues on television and in newspapers for fear that those younger than 18 might hear or read about homosexuality.
LGBT
Basic freedoms are being denied in Russia. New laws brought in by Putin's government in 2013 have targeted basic human rights. The result is a Russia where you are increasingly gagged from talking about your political beliefs, stopped from expressing your gender and sexual identity, and banned from involvement with any non-governmental rights groups.
New laws heavily restrict efforts by the LGBTI community to fight for equal rights. In 2012, a Moscow Court banned Gay Pride for 100 years, despite the European Court of Human Rights declaring Pride bans in Moscow illegal just two years earlier.
Putin: Gay people will be safe at Olympics if they ‘leave kids alone’
Russia passed a law last year prohibiting “propaganda of nontraditional sexual practices” among minors. The law has been used to ban gay rights parades — children might see them — and to curb discussion of gay issues on television and in newspapers for fear that those younger than 18 might hear or read about homosexuality.
“I think the best thing that can be done is that the media continue to shine a light on this issue,” said Norman Bellingham, former chief executive of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
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