The world’s most popular online series and movie platform, Netflix, faced the Russian government for the content it broadcasts. Netflix, which has been in a difficult situation with the action of a public institution established to protect the family, is acting in violation of the gay propaganda law in Russia, according to the organization’s claim.
According to the laws in Russia, productions and scenes related to homosexuality should not be shown to individuals under the age of 18. Some of Netflix’s productions have a “16 and over” rating. This has led Netflix to be thought of as violating the relevant law in Russia.
Russia may ban Netflix temporarily
The complaint of the public institution in Russia was examined by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. If productions featuring homosexuality are found to be against the gay propaganda law, Netflix will face heavy fines. The first of these penalties will be a fine of up to 1 million rubles. The real big penalty could be the temporary ban of Netflix in Russia. Time will tell how the investigation will be completed.
One of the names said to be close to Netflix gave a statement to the Russian newspaper Vedomosti. In the statements made on the subject, it was said that Netflix acts in accordance with the laws of the countries, and gay productions are always given an 18+ rating in Russia. But the final decision will be made by the Russian authorities.
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