The Russian lawmakers on Friday (July 14) voted in favour of new legislation that makes gender reassignment illegal. The bill was passed in the lower house of parliament, further strengthening Moscow's credentials as an ultra-conservative society.

Russian lawmakers approve bill against gender reassignment, ostracising LGBTQ+ community

Russia is again making headlines but this time it's not because of the war but Russia's lower house of Parliament has approved a bill that prohibits what Moscow calls 'LGBT propaganda' and restricts the 'demonstration' of LGBT behaviour. This means that any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality can incur many fines.

Russia passes law banning 'LGBT propaganda', says 'no demonstration of LGBT behaviour'

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Russian lawmakers approve bill against gender reassignment, ostracising LGBTQ+ community

Russia passes law banning 'LGBT propaganda', says 'no demonstration of LGBT behaviour'