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Scuffles as Russian MPs debate 'gay propaganda' ban
Source: BBC
25 January 2013 Last updated at 10:31 GMT
Scuffles as Russian MPs debate 'gay propaganda' ban
Police have made arrests outside the Russian parliament, which is due to hear a bill banning the promotion of homosexuality among children.
Scuffles began after gay rights supporters gathered for "kiss-in" protest outside the building in Moscow.
The bill echoes laws passed by Russian cities such as St Petersburg.
Human rights campaigner Lyudmila Alexeyeva said its real aim was "not to protect children but to curb the rights of sexual minorities".
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Scuffles as Russian MPs debate 'gay propaganda' ban
Police have made arrests outside the Russian parliament, which is due to hear a bill banning the promotion of homosexuality among children.
Scuffles began after gay rights supporters gathered for "kiss-in" protest outside the building in Moscow.
The bill echoes laws passed by Russian cities such as St Petersburg.
Human rights campaigner Lyudmila Alexeyeva said its real aim was "not to protect children but to curb the rights of sexual minorities".
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21194710
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