Small success in Russia

St Petersburg repeals ‘gay propaganda’ law

Gay rights activists suspect ban was repealed is because lawmakers do not want to be 'humiliated' by the European Court of Human Rights

Lawmakers in the city’s local assembly decided there was no longer a need for a local law now there is a federal ban.

The second largest city in Russia was one of the first to introduce an anti-gay law in 2012 after banning Gay Pride for 100 years and is coupled with the UK's Manchester,home to the largest LGBT scene outside London.

The LGBT community in Manchester is particularly pleased following February's Pride House success to protest against the situation in Russia as a whole.

Thanks to Gay Star News for breaking the story.

Published: 19-Jun-2014: (2485)