Entry #12151: Censorship of LGBT Issues in Russia

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RegionRussia
IssueCensorship of LGBT Issues
StatusOther punishment
Start DateNov 30, 2023
End Datenow
Description“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.” “Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.” After recognizing the LGBT movement as extremist in Russia, the government put more pressure on activists than on the private lives of LGBT people themselves. This has completely limited the freedom of expression for LGBT people. After recognizing LGBT as extremist, the demonstration of the LGBT flag became prohibited and because of this, you can get a fine of up to 2000 rubles or arrest for up to 15 days, and if you repeat the demonstration, criminal liability in the form of imprisonment for up to 4 years. However, imprisonment is applied only in case of demonstration of LGBT symbols, for everything else people are punished with fines.
Sourceshttps://www.reuters.com/world/russias-parliament-passes-law-banning-lgbt-propaganda-among-adults-2022-11-24/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/11/russia-legal-bid-to-recognize-lgbt-movement-as-extremist-opens-floodgates-to-persecution/


Revision History (9)

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. ??????????? ?????????

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueImprisonment as punishmentOther punishment

Revision by Markissik. Since "LGBT movement" was recognised as "extremist"

Old Value New Value
ValueOther punishmentImprisonment as punishment

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Not change

Old Value New Value
ValueImprisonment as punishmentOther punishment
Description“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”

The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions with up to 15 days of possible arrest under Article 20.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”

After recognizing the LGBT movement as extremist in Russia, the government put more pressure on activists than on the private lives of LGBT people themselves. This has completely limited the freedom of expression for LGBT people. After recognizing LGBT as extremist, the demonstration of the LGBT flag became prohibited and because of this, you can get a fine of up to 2000 rubles or arrest for up to 15 days, and if you repeat the demonstration, criminal liability in the form of imprisonment for up to 4 years. However, imprisonment is applied only in case of demonstration of LGBT symbols, for everything else people are punished with fines.
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“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.” “Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.” The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions with up to 15 days of possible arrest under Article 20.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses fine.” After recognizing the LGBT movement as extremist in Russia, the government put more pressure on activists than on the private lives of LGBT people themselves. This has completely limited the freedom of expression for LGBT people. After recognizing LGBT as extremist, the demonstration of the LGBT flag became prohibited and because of this, you can get a fine of up to 2000 rubles or arrest for up to 15 days, and if you repeat the demonstration, criminal liability in the form of imprisonment for up to 4 years. However, imprisonment is applied only in case of demonstration of LGBT symbols, for everything else people are punished with fines.

Revision by cihalcoc. Incorrect status

Old Value New Value
ValueFine as punishmentImprisonment as punishment
Description“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”

The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. Some people have been cases of fines for accessories, but there have still been no criminal cases.
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”

The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions with up to 15 days of possible arrest under Article 20.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses
Show Difference
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.” “Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.” The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. Some people have been cases of fines for accessories, but there have still been no criminal cases. opinions with up to 15 days of possible arrest under Article 20.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses
Sourceshttps://www.reuters.com/world/russias-parliament-passes-law-banning-lgbt-propaganda-among-adults-2022-11-24/https://www.reuters.com/world/russias-parliament-passes-law-banning-lgbt-propaganda-among-adults-2022-11-24/

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/11/russia-legal-bid-to-recognize-lgbt-movement-as-extremist-opens-floodgates-to-persecution/
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https://www.reuters.com/world/russias-parliament-passes-law-banning-lgbt-propaganda-among-adults-2022-11-24/ https://www.reuters.com/world/russias-parliament-passes-law-banning-lgbt-propaganda-among-adults-2022-11-24/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/11/russia-legal-bid-to-recognize-lgbt-movement-as-extremist-opens-floodgates-to-persecution/

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value New Value
ValueImprisonment as punishmentFine as punishment
Description“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”

The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. Some people have been arrested for wearing rainbow accessories.
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”

The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. Some people have been cases of fines for accessories, but there have still been no criminal cases.
Show Difference
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.” “Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.” The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. Some people have been arrested for wearing rainbow accessories. cases of fines for accessories, but there have still been no criminal cases.

Revision by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. added

Old Value New Value

Revision by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. added

Old Value New Value
ValueFine as punishmentImprisonment as punishment
Description“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”

The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions.
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”

The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. Some people have been arrested for wearing rainbow accessories.
Show Difference
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.” “Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.” The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. Some people have been arrested for wearing rainbow accessories.

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value New Value
Description“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”
The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions.
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”

The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions.
Show Difference
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.” “Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.” The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. fine.” The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions.
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "well, lgbt is extremism, and extremism is a crime with jail as punishment (criminal code of russian federation, articles 282, 282.1, 282.2, 282.3, 282.4) one-time demonstration of extremist symbols is a minor offence, fine or arrest as punishment. (two times per year makes it a crime, article 282.4). so far one person was arrested (https://zona.media/news/2024/01/31/serezhki) and one person got fined (https://zona.media/news/2024/02/05/perviy_protokol) but we are waiting for more cases so "fine as punishment" is factually wrong because we already have one person arrested and kind of an understatement in general"

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

Old Value (Original) New Value
Start DateNov 24, 2022Nov 30, 2023
Description“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”

“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”
The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions.
Show Difference
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.” “Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.” fine.” The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions.
Reports (2)
  • Newer law has been passed "https://novayagazeta.eu/articles/2023/11/30/russias-supreme-court-rules-international-lgbt-movement-extremist-organisation-en-news https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/11/30/russia-supreme-court-bans-lgbt-movement-extremist#:~:text=Under%20Russian%20criminal%20law%2C%20participating,prison%20for%20a%20repeat%20offense. "
  • Status is not correct "the law is already in action, approved by everyone, and if the court approves, you may be imprisoned for “propaganda”"

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