Russian lawmakers endorse bill banning child-free propaganda | Child Rights News [Video]

Lawmakers in Russia’s upper house of parliament have approved legislation that would ban “child-free propaganda” and the adoption of Russian children by nationals from countries where gender transitions are legal.

Senators in the Federation Council unanimously approved the bills in a vote on Wednesday. The legislation, which was previously approved by the lower house of parliament, bans any person, organisation or government official from promoting a child-free lifestyle or encouraging people, both in person and online, not to have children.

It imposes financial penalties of up to 5 million roubles (about $50,000) for both businesses and individuals while asserting that foreigners who fall foul of the law may be deported.

Russian lawmakers also approved a measure that purportedly aims to protect adopted Russian children from potential “dangers” that they may be exposed to in countries that allow gender reassignment.

The legislation bans citizens from at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe but also …