Entry #20445: Censorship of LGBT issues in Kazakhstan

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RegionKazakhstan
IssueCensorship of LGBT issues
StatusImprisonment as punishment
Start DateNov 12, 2025
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn November of 2025, the Kazakh parliament banned 'LGBT propaganda', citing the protection of children and defense of traditional values as a justification. The law imposes a fine and up to 10 days in prison as punishment. The law resembles similar bills passed in neighbouring Russia as well as Georgia and Hungary.
Sourceshttps://www.gamereactor.eu/kazakhstans-parliament-bans-lgbt-propaganda-1632503/
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/kazakhstans-parliament-passes-law-lgbt-propaganda-rcna243412


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StatusImprisonment as punishment
Start DateNov 12, 2025
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn November of 2025, the Kazakh parliament banned 'LGBT propaganda', citing the protection of children and defense of traditional values as a justification. The law imposes a fine and up to 10 days in prison as punishment. The law resembles similar bills passed in neighbouring Russia as well as Georgia and Hungary.
Sourceshttps://www.gamereactor.eu/kazakhstans-parliament-bans-lgbt-propaganda-1632503/ https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/kazakhstans-parliament-passes-law-lgbt-propaganda-rcna243412
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  • Status is not correct "The law has not yet taken effect as it has not passed the Senate and been signed by the President. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/12/asia/kazakhstan-lgbtq-propaganda-ban-intl"