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Russia jails nightclub owner and staff in first prosecution over ‘LGBT ban’
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Russia has a history of restrictive laws and policies targeting the LGBT community, with the "LGBT ban" referring to a 2013 law that prohibits the promotion of "non-traditional sexual relationships" to minors. This law has been widely criticized by human rights groups, who argue it has been used to discriminate against and silence LGBT individuals and organizations. The prosecution of the nightclub owner and staff marks a significant escalation of enforcement under this law, with potentially far-reaching implications for Russia's LGBT community.
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Russia jails nightclub owner and staff in first prosecution over ‘LGBT ban’
Vyacheslav Khasanov, 37, the club's owner, received a seven-year jail term and was ordered to pay a fine of 1 million roubles
29 Jun, 12:16
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