Entry #12: LGBT discrimination in Russia

Current Version

RegionRussia
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusNo protections
Start Date1993
End Date(none)
DescriptionNo protection against discrimination.
Sourceshttp://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-08-12/world/41308626_1_new-law-propaganda-federal-law http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/11/us-russia-gay-idUSBRE95A0GE20130611


👍 NEW: Helpful votes! You can now rate each edit as helpful or unhelpful. Votes add another layer of approval and are an easy way to say thank you to other editors. Helpful votes may become public in the future but unhelpful votes will always remain private.

Revision History (10)

edited by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. added

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections
DescriptionHomosexuals can be protected from hate speech and/or discrimination in accordance with Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian FederationNo protection against discrimination.
Show Difference
Homosexuals can be protected from hate speech and/or discrimination in accordance with Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation No protection against discrimination.

edited by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value New Value
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
Descriptionno protections against discriminationHomosexuals can be protected from hate speech and/or discrimination in accordance with Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
Show Difference
no protections against discrimination Homosexuals can be protected from hate speech and/or discrimination in accordance with Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
Reports (1)
  • Newer law has been passed "Russian law doesn't apply mentioned articles to LGBT+ people against hate crimes"

edited by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. added

Old Value New Value
ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections
DescriptionTo some extent, this is illegal, as it is prohibited to discriminate against all social groups.no protections against discrimination
Show Difference
To some extent, this is illegal, as it is prohibited to discriminate against all social groups. no protections against discrimination

edited by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value New Value
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
DescriptionRussia provides no anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people and does not have a designation for hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. To some extent, this is illegal, as it is prohibited to discriminate against all social groups.
Show Difference
Russia provides no anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people and does not have a designation for hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. To some extent, this is illegal, as it is prohibited to discriminate against all social groups.

edited by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct

Old Value New Value
ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections
DescriptionHomosexuals can be protected from incitement to hatred and/or discrimination on the basis of Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, albeit indirectly;Russia provides no anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people and does not have a designation for hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Show Difference
Homosexuals can be protected from incitement to hatred and/or discrimination on the basis of Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, albeit indirectly; Russia provides no anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people and does not have a designation for hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

edited by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value New Value
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts

edited by Andrei. Now is good

Old Value New Value
ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections

edited by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value New Value
DescriptionHomosexuals can be protected from incitement to hatred and/or discrimination on the basis of Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, albeit indirectly; the authorities refuse to recognize the need for a law against homobilesbotransphobia. Homosexuals can be protected from incitement to hatred and/or discrimination on the basis of Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, albeit indirectly;
Show Difference
Homosexuals can be protected from incitement to hatred and/or discrimination on the basis of Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, albeit indirectly; the authorities refuse to recognize the need for a law against homobilesbotransphobia.

edited by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
Start DateJul 29, 20131993
DescriptionSigned into law by President Vladimir Putin, the law on “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations among minors” criminalizes public expression of support for nontraditional relationships.Homosexuals can be protected from incitement to hatred and/or discrimination on the basis of Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, albeit indirectly; the authorities refuse to recognize the need for a law against homobilesbotransphobia.
Show Difference
Signed into law by President Vladimir Putin, the law on “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations among minors” criminalizes public expression of support for nontraditional relationships. Homosexuals can be protected from incitement to hatred and/or discrimination on the basis of Articles 136 and 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, albeit indirectly; the authorities refuse to recognize the need for a law against homobilesbotransphobia.

created by daveyroo

Original entry
StatusNo protections
Start DateJul 29, 2013
End Date(none)
DescriptionSigned into law by President Vladimir Putin, the law on “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations among minors” criminalizes public expression of support for nontraditional relationships.
Sourceshttp://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-08-12/world/41308626_1_new-law-propaganda-federal-law http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/11/us-russia-gay-idUSBRE95A0GE20130611
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "There are a lot of cases where judges applied general anti-discrimination provisions to protect LGBT people. "