Swiss vote on anti-homophobia law as critics decry censorship


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  • Saturday, 08 Feb 2020

A poster in favour of the change of the penal code is pictured ahead of a referendum on anti-homophobia law in Geneva, Switzerland, February 6, 2020. The poster reads : "Stop the hatred, yes". Picture taken February 6, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

GENEVA (Reuters) - When 41-year-old Jehanne, a lesbian, was repeatedly insulted for supporting LGBT rights during a tram ride in the Swiss city of Geneva last month, she threatened to call the police.

But her aggressor said his remarks were not a crime under Swiss law.

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