Kremlin to appeal against European court ruling on 'gay propaganda' law: report

Russia is set to appeal against a European court ruling on 'gay propaganda' in Russia, according to Tass Russian News Agency.

Gay rights activists march in Russia's second city of St. Petersburg May 1, 2013 AFP PHOTO / OLGA MALTSEVA        (Photo credit should read OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP/Getty Images)

LGBT rights activists march in St Petersburg, Russia. Source: AFP

The report comes after the Kremlin said Russia would review a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights, which said a Russian law banning the promotion of homosexuality breached European treaty rules.

"This decision will of course be reviewed," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

"It's important to note that we're talking about (banning the promotion of homosexuality to) minors. Even when you ask a question it very important to spell that out."

The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday blasted as discriminatory Russian legislation banning the promotion of homosexuality.

The court said such laws "reinforced stigma and prejudice and encouraged homophobia." Under the legislation, "promoting non-traditional sexual relationships" among minors was made an offence punishable by a fine in Russia.

Earlier on Tuesday, the court said the law flouted people's freedom of expression and was discriminatory against gay people.

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