UK falls to 17th place in Rainbow Europe Map, which monitors LGBTQ+ rights in European countries
The results show a marked decline in the UK, which was top nation in 2015 and 14th place in 2022.
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Russia considering doubling fines for exposing children to ‘LGBT propaganda’
Russia is considering doubling fines for exposing children to what it calls ‘LGBT propaganda’ and making any event or act seen as promoting homosexuality an administrative offence, the text of proposed new legislation made public on Wednesday, August 31 showed.
UK drops from 10th to 14th place in Rainbow Europe Map and Index
According to ILGA Europe, the UK has suffered a significant drop in ranking because the Government is not effectively protecting on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Poland’s ‘anti-LGBTQ+’ President re-elected
Polish President Andrzej Duda has been re-elected with 51.2% of the vote following a campaign in which he demonised and scapegoated LGBTQ+ communities.