After June’s bill banning ‘propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations’, news from Russia of ‘Occupy Paedophilia’ torturing and killing gay men (and uploading pictures of the process, for your consideration).
News also that the new laws are likely to be enforced at the 2014 Winter Olympics, leading to condemnation by the US president. Will the International Olympic Committee act?
The IOC has received assurances from the highest level of government in Russia that the legislation will not affect those attending or taking part in the Games.
Well, that’s alright then.
More on the apparent inaction of parties organising and sponsoring the games at the New York Times.