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.
People take part in the LGBT community rally "VIII St.Petersburg Pride" in St. Petersburg, Russia August 12, 2017. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
Previously, the law had outlawed only promotion of LGBT lifestyles aimed at children. The new bill also bans the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour to children. Legal experts said the vagueness of the bill's language gives room for law enforcers to interpret them as broadly as they wish, leaving members of the LGBT community in a state of even greater uncertainty.
The law stipulates fines of up to 400,000 roubles for individuals and up to 5 million roubles for legal entities. Foreigners could face 15 days of arrest and subsequent expulsion.
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