Entry #12: LGBT discrimination in Russia

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RegionRussia
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusNo protections
Start Date1993
End Datenow
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


Revision History (9)

Revision by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. added

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections
NoteHomosexuals 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.
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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.

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
Noteno 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
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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"

Revision by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. added

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ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections
NoteTo some extent, this is illegal, as it is prohibited to discriminate against all social groups.no protections against discrimination
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To some extent, this is illegal, as it is prohibited to discriminate against all social groups. no protections against discrimination

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value New Value
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
NoteRussia 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.
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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.

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

Old Value New Value
ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections
NoteHomosexuals 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.
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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.

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value New Value
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts

Revision by Andrei. Now is good

Old Value New Value
ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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NoteHomosexuals 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;
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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.

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
Start DateJul 29, 20131993
NoteSigned 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.
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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.
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "There are a lot of cases where judges applied general anti-discrimination provisions to protect LGBT people. "

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