"VKontakte" began to mark LGBT Pliks

The social network "VKontakte" began to mark messages in publics with LGBT Tematics, after the entry into force of laws prohibiting the "promotion of non-traditional sexual relations" in Russia. This is stated in the message of the administration of the social network.

The administration reports that for violation of the new law, the owners of public are facing a blocking, or a fine of up to 400 thousand rubles for individuals and up to 5 million for legal. “However, VKontakte does not make a decision on which information can be considered unacceptable according to the country's legislation and which - we cannot be sure what content will be prohibited in a particular state. VKontakte only warns users that the materials can be controversial,” the report said.

In the warning to the publics of LGBT Tematics, it is said that "some community materials can be considered unacceptable under the legislation of the Russian Federation." Marking is seen by users in Russia.

• Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 5 signed a package of laws on the complete ban on the "propaganda of non -traditional sexual relations" and transgender transition. The amendments unanimously approved by the State Duma deputies and members of the Federation Council . The documents provide for the ban on the propaganda of "non -traditional relations", pedophilia and sex change on the Internet, the media, books, cinema and advertising.
• Amendments to the legislation involve the introduction of a system of fines for citizens from 50 to 800 thousand rubles. For legal entities, a fine can reach ten million rubles. In addition, for the "propaganda" of LGBT it is possible to expel a foreigner abroad.
• At the stage of developing the bill, lawyers noted that the law does not have a clear definition of propaganda and it can lead to a ban on any mention of LGBT+ as a phenomenon even in a neutral way. Human rights activists and activists working with LGBT+groups believe that the new law will make it impossible to work public organizations that help LGBT+organizations.
• The LGBT+ community unites people based on their diverse sexual orientation and gender identity. In Russia, LGBT+ regularly become objects of aggression, to which the authorities actually be incited.