Netflix has been charged with violating the 2013 law in Russia that prohibits: ‘The spread of propaganda about non-traditional sexual relations’. Because of this, the government has started an investigation that could end in a fine of 1 million rubles for the company.
In accordance with Reuters, this information was shared by the newspaper Vedomosti that mentions that Olga baranets, the regional commissioner, complained to the Ministry of Interior because Netflix spread ‘homosexual propaganda’ among Russians under the age of 18 through their LGBT + series and movies.
For its part, Netflix He refused to comment to any media about this situation. If he Ministry of Interior confirms that the company broke this law against the ‘homosexual propaganda’, the company could face a fine of 1 million rubles (approximately $ 13,400 USD) or a total or partial suspension of its service.
Netflix is not the first accused by Russia
This 2013 law has affected other companies such as Disney who refused to censor Eternals, Russia asked to delete a scene of a kiss between two men.
However, there is a difference between the two cases, the superhero movie had an adult movie classification; for its part, the content of Netflix he had no age restriction (this is the main trigger for the complaint).
Due to these and other cases, the government of Russia is considering taking more drastic measures on streaming platforms. On the other hand, this legislation has had indications of the European Court of Human Rights You have mentioned that this law violates current European treaties.
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