Tag: criminalise
Switzerland labels homophobia a criminal offence
The Swiss parliament has extended the scope of anti-racism laws to include discrimination based on sexual orientation.
The Economic Cost of Homophobia
Peter Tatchell, just back from Russia, has launched a new report, with the backing of the Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler, which shows that countries that criminalise homosexuality suffer significant economic disadvantages; lost tourism revenue lost inward foreign aid and investment and lost talent and skills as LGBT+ people flee abroad.
Peter Tatchell: 80% of Commonwealth nations criminalise homosexuality
The gay rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, is calling on Commonwealth nations to sign a declaration saying they will not discriminate against athletes in the forthcoming games in Glasgow.
Indian Supreme Court re-criminalises same-sex activity
India’s Supreme Court today ruled to re-criminalise same-sex intercourse. This major human rights setback means citizens in the 1.2 billion nation can again be arrested and prosecuted on the basis of consensual same-sex activity.