Hungarian Parliament Repeals Anti-LGBT+ Law Provisions
The Hungarian Parliament has lifted the ban on 'LGBT propaganda'. On October 13, the Parliament voted to exclude provisions limiting the rights of LGBT+ representatives from the Children Protection Law adopted under Viktor Orbán's government in 2021.
Consensus
- The Hungarian Parliament voted to repeal parts of the 2021 Children’s Protection Act.
- The repealed provisions previously banned 'LGBT propaganda' and references to gender transition for minors.
- The change was supported by the ruling Tisza Party and passed on October 13.
- The European Union welcomed the decision.
- The law previously allowed authorities to ban LGBTQ+ events, including Pride parades.
- The new law focuses on protecting children from material that could harm their development, without mentioning LGBTQ+ issues explicitly.
Points of divergence
- The repeal was included in a broader legislative package by the Tisza Party, which holds a two-thirds majority in parliament. — tg_bbcrussian
- The vote was 139 in favor and 51 against, with Prime Minister Peter Madar stating the new wording better protects children than the previous one. — tg_radiosvoboda
- Several other discriminatory measures introduced under Viktor Orban remain in force, including the ban on same-sex adoption and the constitutional definition of marriage as between a man and a woman. — tg_radiosvoboda
- Human rights advocates welcomed the decision but urged authorities to review other discriminatory measures enacted under Viktor Orban. — tg_bbcrussian
- Russia has banned 'LGBT propaganda' for children, then extended it to adults, and later prohibited any positive or neutral mentions of same-sex relationships or transgender identities due to the designation of an alleged 'international LGBT movement' as extremist. — tg_radiosvoboda
Coverage (4 sources)
- Hungary abolished laws banning "LGBT propaganda" and "demonstration" of homosexuality — DW Главное
- Hungarian Parliament approved amendments to the law on the protection of children. From it, paragraphs on «LGBT propaganda», adopted under Orbán, were removed — Meduza
- Hungarian Parliament voted to repeal provisions of the law on the protection of children, which stigmatized gays and transgender... — BBC News Русская служба
- Hungarian Parliament abolished ban on "LGBT propaganda" — Радио Свобода
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