Published 8 months ago

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

The Russian Supreme Court has banned the "international LGBT movement" and designated its activists as "extremists".
LGBT activists fear arrests and prosecutions as a result of the ban.
The ban will likely lead to a decrease in support for LGBTQ+ people in Russia, making their needs less visible.

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Times of India

Russia bans ‘LGBT movement,’ stirring fears of new crackdown

Russia's top court declares the 'international LGBT public movement' an extremist organization, paving the way for a new wave of repression. The Supreme Court approves the ban application by the Justice Ministry in a closed hearing. Activists express alarm as the law could be used to threaten any LGBT person with long jail sentences. The ruling also makes it possible to ban any LGBT symbols. The Kremlin is placing increasing emphasis on “traditi…

8 months ago·India

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BBC News

Russian court bans 'LGBT movement'

Russia's Supreme Court declares the "international LGBT public movement" an extremist organisation.

8 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Russia's Top Court Starts LGBTQ Ban Hearing Without Defendant

The "extremist" label would mean that gay, lesbian, transgender or queer people living in Russia could be put in prison, and cements a long and painful crackdown on the community

8 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Russia outlaws ‘international LGBT public movement’ as extremist

Human rights activists say supreme court’s vague wording provides wide scope for persecutionRussia’s supreme court has outlawed what it called an “international LGBT public movement” as extremist, in a landmark ruling that representatives of gay and transgender people warn will lead to arrests and prosecutions of the already repressed LGBTQ+ community.The ruling effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a country growing increasingly conservative s…

8 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Top Russian court bans LGBT movement, brands activists as ‘extremists’

Supreme Court of Russia rules LGBT activists as extremists, leading to arrests & prosecutions. U.N. Human Rights Office criticizes ruling, calling for repeal. LGBT community in Russia faces fear of arrest & prosecution due to 2013 law criminalizing "propaganda" of non-traditional sexual orientations.

8 months ago·India

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CTV News

Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ2S+ activism in a landmark ruling

Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlawed LGBTQ2S+ activism on Thursday, the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country.

8 months ago·Canada

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