Russia: Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ Laws Are Illegal, European Court Rules

 Russia’s prohibition of what it considers the promotion of homosexuality is discriminatory and violates freedom of expression, Europe’s top human rights court ruled on Tuesday, in a strong rejection of laws that rights groups say have been routinely used as cover for abuse and violence.

Russia: Legislation in Russia banning the promotion of homosexuality breaches freedom of expression and is discriminatory

The case concerned a complaint brought by three gay rights activists about legislation in Russia banning the promotion of homosexuality, also known as the “gay propaganda law”.