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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Kazakhstan parliament passes law banning LGBT+ ‘propaganda’

Kazakhstan's parliament has passed a Russian-style law banning "LGBT propaganda" that would mandate fines or prison sentences for offenders.

The law passed by the lower house of parliament on Wednesday outlaws “propaganda promoting non-traditional sexual values” with fines of around $230 (£175) for a first offence. Under the law, repeat offenders face up to 10 days in prison.

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