Supreme Federal Court of Brazil in a historic 9:1 ruling, declares Homophobia a Crime
In a monumental decision, Brazil's Top Court declared homophobia to be a crime punishable by prison sentence.
Homophobia
ECHR condemns Lithuania for marking LGBTQI+ fairy tale book with a warning label depicting it “unsafe for children”
“The General Court reiterated that a legislative ban on “promotion of homosexuality or non-traditional sexual relations” among minors does not serve to advance the legitimate aims of protection of morals, health or the rights of others and that by adopting such laws, the authorities reinforce stigma and prejudice and encourage homophobia, which is incompatible with the notions of equality, pluralism, and tolerance inherent in a democratic society.”
Is Decriminalisation of homosexuality enough?
by Aastha & Aryaman*
Homophobia a ‘Poor Law’ of the Victorian era; Cross-dressing an expression of identity reiterating fundamental right: CCJ
Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ): A Five Judge Bench comprising of Saunders (President) and Wit, Barrow, Anderson, Rajnauth-Lee, JJ. allowed an appeal