A Russian law outlawing the “promotion” of homosexuality has been judged to breach European treaty rules by the European Court of Human Rights. The court ruled that a ban on gay propaganda in Russia was not compatible with EU human rights law. Under the legislation, any event or act regarded by the authorities as an attempt to promote homosexuality to minors is illegal and punishable by a fine. Russia said that it would appeal the ruling within three months.
A Russian law outlawing the “promotion” of homosexuality has been judged to breach European treaty rules by the European Court of Human Rights. The court ruled that a ban on gay propaganda in Russia was not compatible with EU human rights law. Russia said that it would appeal the ruling within three months.