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Greek hate speech law extended to cover gender identity

Last week, Greek lawmakers voted to include gender identity among the grounds coved by its ‘Anti-Racism law’ which prohibits incitement to hatred, violence and discrimination. Persons found guilty may face up to three years imprisonment, as well as a fine … 
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 18th, 2014
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Greece: MEPs concerned by police harassing and arresting trans women

Members of the European Parliament are worried Greek police have started to systematically harass transgender women in Athens and Thessaloniki. The police made numerous arrests in recent weeks, and detained a lawyer defending the women.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 28th, 2013