Russia launches first LGBT “propaganda” case against Popcorn Books publishing house following MP report

Khinstein made an inquiry to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who replied that it had opened a case under Article 6.21 of Russia’s Code of Administrative Offences (“propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations and (or) preferences, sex changes”) on December 28. The deputy expressed confidence that the case would be brought to court, adding that the publishing house which “openly defied the state” would “get what it deserves”.

Popcorn Books earlier made references to Article 29 of Russia’s Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and prohibits censorship, on the covers of the books that fall under the new law, reported Ridus.