Harry Potter and Friends, soon banned for minors in Hungary?

Hungary has just adopted a text banning the “promotion” of homosexuality among minors. With this law, the sovereignist government intends to “protect children”.

A homophobic decision contrary to LGBT rights. On June 15, Hungary passed legislation banning the “promotion” of homosexuality among minors. The amendment was approved by 157 deputies, including those of the ruling far-right party, Fidesz. The opposition boycotted this vote, reports Le Figaro with AFP, with the exception of Jobbik (a far-right party opposed to the Hungarian prime minister), which voted in favor.

The text indicates that “Pornography and content that depicts sexuality or promotes gender identity deviation, sex reassignment and homosexuality should not be accessible to those under the age of 18”. With this ban they hear “Protect the rights of children”.

More Friends and Billy Elliot?

According to the newspaper The world, from its promulgation by President Viktor Orban, this law will apply in the media, publishing or advertising. Clearly, pubs, films, books or educational programs showing a couple of men or women kissing will no longer be allowed for minors. Movies like Bridget jones, Harry Potter, Billy Elliot or the famous series Friends, where homosexuality is mentioned, could be banned for those under 18. A decision that alarms NGOs. Monday, June 14, in the evening, thousands of people had come to demonstrate in the streets of Budapest to denounce this “permanent propagandaGovernment against the LGBT community.

It must be said that since his election in 2010, the nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been stepping up initiatives against the advancement of LGBT rights. In 2020, the politician also changed the country’s constitution to prevent non-heterosexual and married couples from being able to adopt, as well as outlawing sex change in civil status.

Elise Poiret

Journalist specializing in parenthood, Elise writes for aufeminin and Parole de mamans. She is also very involved in the fight for women’s rights. If you only have to remember …