Hungary has an anti-LGBT law that targets films and advertisements
A lot of people and organizations have shown their support for the LGBTQ+ community for Pride Month and beyond. In the midst of the world’s slow but steady progress of welcoming the community, Hungary has pushed an anti-LGBT law that local broadcasting networks criticized, as per Reuters.
On June 15, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s nationalist government passed a law that banned content that “promotes or depicts gender change and homosexuality” to those who are under 18 years old as a threat to freedom of expression. This rule also applies to advertisements.
Based on the approved legislation, German media giant RTL explained on Reuters that some of the shows like Harry Potter would only be aired in the evening. On the other hand, series likes Modern Family, and some episodes of Friends would be forbidden.
RTL’s Hungarian arm made a statement along with other broadcasters like HBO, SPI International, and A+E Networks. They are against homophobia, saying, ‘We worry that the bill gravely harms freedom of expression, human rights and basic freedoms.’
The Hungarian Association of Advertisers (MRSZ) also shared their response to the law, ‘Excluding sexual minorities from mass media hinders responsible and colourful portrayals of the world.’
Apart from media outlets denouncing the law, thousands of protestors in Budapest went in front of the Parliament to urge lawmakers to drop the law a day before it was passed, as per France 24.
The political party that pushed for the legislation promotes a Christian-conservative agenda. They also frequently railed against the LGBTQ+ community which is said to be part of their self-styled illiberal regime. This move has deeply divided Hungarians, as per NBC News.
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