A Russian law outlawing the “ promotion ” of homosexuality has been judged to breach European treaty obligations by the European Court of Human Rights . The law , which has been used to ban gay pride marches and to detain activists , was found to be discriminatory and to violate the right to freedom of expression . Russia announced that it would appeal the ruling within two years .
A Russian law outlawing the “promotion” of homosexuality has been judged to breach European treaty rules by the European Court of Human Rights. The law, which has been used to ban gay pride marches and to detain activists, was found to be discriminatory and to violate the right to freedom of expression. Russia said that it would appeal the ruling within three months.