Current Version
| Region | Belarus |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT Issues |
| Status | State-enforced |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | No laws restricting but Alexander Lukashenko’s authoritarian rule has similar legislation to Putin’s Russia |
| Sources | https://www.indexoncensorship.org/tag/Belarus/page/22/ |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed "Belarus could pass a Russia-style anti-gay propaganda law: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/belarus-prepares-law-against-lgbt-propaganda-state-media-says-2024-02-19/"
Revision History (2)
Revision by Pizzaslices412653. No censorship
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Fine as punishment | State-enforced |
| Description | Alexander Lukashenko’s authoritarian rule has similar legislation to Putin’s Russia | No laws restricting but Alexander Lukashenko’s authoritarian rule has similar legislation to Putin’s Russia |
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Revision by JohnQuebec98. Unfortunately Lukashenko’s Belarus is one of the worst in Europe when it comes to censorship
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | No censorship | Fine as punishment |
| Description | In Belarus, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | Alexander Lukashenko’s authoritarian rule has similar legislation to Putin’s Russia |
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| Sources | https://www.indexoncensorship.org/tag/Belarus/page/22/ | |
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