Russia to debate banning all public displays of affection between gay people

Proposed law would mean same-sex couples face two weeks in jail for holding hands

Russia is voting this week whether to ban all public displays of affection between people of the same sex.

If passed, the legislation would mean gay couples who kiss or even hold hands in public could face a two-week jail term.

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