French Modified Law Lands MP In Jail
A French MP faces jail and a heavy fine after being accused of offending homosexuals by saying they represent a "threat to humanity".Full Story here.
In France's first criminal prosecution under a year-old amendment of an 1881 law on press freedom, Christian Vanneste was taken to court by gay rights groups.
The modified law outlaws insults based on gender or sexual orientation and allows for up to six months' imprisonment and a £15,000 fine.
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posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 12/15/2005 07:45:00 PM
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