Forget LGBTQ+ Activism: Displaying The Rainbow On T-Shirts Or Earrings Can Now Attract Penalties And Jail Time In Russia
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Russian authorities are enforcing penalties for displaying rainbow-colored items under a Supreme Court ruling that declared LGBTQ+ activism as extremism. Fines and jail time have been imposed on individuals for such displays. This crackdown is part of Russia's broader policy against the LGBTQ+ community, including a recent law signed by President Putin prohibiting gender changes. In related actions, Amazon's Twitch and TikTok were fined in October 2022 for not removing content deemed as LGBT propaganda.
February 06, 2024 | 7:00 am
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Amazon's Twitch was fined in October 2022 by a Russian court for not adhering to censorship regulations, including the refusal to remove content with LGBT propaganda among minors.
The fine imposed on Twitch, owned by Amazon, for not removing LGBT content as per Russian censorship regulations, highlights the legal and regulatory challenges faced by international companies in Russia. This could potentially impact Amazon's operations and reputation in Russia and possibly influence investor sentiment due to the geopolitical and social implications.
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