People investigated under discriminatory laws to get €500, while those convicted will get €3,000 or more, says justice minister
The country decriminalised homosexuality in 1971 but certain discriminatory provisions remained in force until the early 2000s.
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Latvian parliament legalises same-sex partnerships
RIGA, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Latvia’s parliament on Thursday voted to allow same-sex couples to establish civil unions, providing them with legal recognition but fewer rights than married couples.
Homosexuality remains a divisive topic in Latvia, whose legislators in 2005 changed the constitution to define marriage as only allowed between a man and a woman.
The new legislation, which is due to come into force in the middle of next year, allows same-sex couples to register their partnership with a notary.
Kenya could lose ‘billions’ if harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law comes into force
A recent study has raised serious concerns regarding potential consequences to Kenya’s economy if the nation’s government goes ahead with planned anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
According to a report by economist and social scientist Professor Fred Ogola, Kenya risks serious economic losses estimated at roughly Ksh 4.186 trillion (approximately £23.12 billion) if president William Ruto approves the controversial Family Protection Bill.
The bill heavily mirrors Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill and has severe penalties if passed for those identifying with or supporting the LGBTQ+ community, including the death penalty.
One major reason for this potential economic decline is Kenya’s heavy reliance on foreign aid. The country currently gets funding from the European Union (EU), the United States and the International Monetary Fund for various forms of sectoral assistance and development.
Hungary has fired the national museum director over LGBTQ+ content in World Press Photo exhibition
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s cultural minister on Monday fired the director of the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest, accusing him of failing to comply with a contentious law that bans the display of LGBTQ+ content to minors.
The dismissal of Laszlo L. Simon, who became director of the museum for a five-year term in 2021, came after Hungary’s government determined in late October that five photos on display at the prestigious World Press Photo exhibition violated the law restricting children’s access to content that depicts homosexuality or gender change.
The museum subsequently put a notice on its website and at the entrance to the World Press Photo exhibition — which showcases outstanding photojournalism — that the collection was restricted to visitors over 18.
More: https://apnews.com/article/hungary-museum-director-lgbtq-photos-fc4bc0106ae3f89b68a4bbb858279fa5
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German government wants to better penalise international crimes against queer people
German international criminal law does not currently explicitly protect queer people – the traffic light government wants this to change
UN experts urge States to uphold the ideal of sport that is inclusive of LGBT and intersex persons
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