Entry #19114: Censorship of LGBT issues in Hungary

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RegionHungary
IssueCensorship of LGBT issues
StatusFine as punishment
Start DateJul 1, 2021
End DateApr 14, 2025
DescriptionThe government has passed laws banning LGBTQ+ content for minors under 18s in schools and media (such as books, films and more).

The books containing LGBTQ+ themes must be wrapped with plastics to comply the law.

Films like Harry Potter or Billy Elliot will be banned for under 18s and it will be broadcasted before 10pm.

The law will also limits sex education in schools with no LGBTQ+ education.
Sourceshttps://www.dw.com/en/hungarys-anti-lgbtq-law-comes-into-effect/a-58198511


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Original entry
StatusFine as punishment
Start DateJul 1, 2021
End DateApr 14, 2025
DescriptionThe government has passed laws banning LGBTQ+ content for minors under 18s in schools and media (such as books, films and more). The books containing LGBTQ+ themes must be wrapped with plastics to comply the law. Films like Harry Potter or Billy Elliot will be banned for under 18s and it will be broadcasted before 10pm. The law will also limits sex education in schools with no LGBTQ+ education.
Sourceshttps://www.dw.com/en/hungarys-anti-lgbtq-law-comes-into-effect/a-58198511