Catalonia passes historic anti-homophobia law

The Catalan Parliament approved on 2 October 2014 a law which would punish those who attacked gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals with fines of up to €14,000. Such a law was a first for Spain.

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The Local.es, 03.10.14: Catalonia passes divisive anti-homophobia law http://www.thelocal.es/20141003/catalonia-passes-divisive-anti-homophobia-law

El País, 02.10.14: Catalonia passes controversial anti-homophobia legislation http://elpais.com/elpais/2014/10/02/inenglish/1412265110_900336.html

CNA, 02.10.14: Catalan Parliament approves one of the world’s most pioneering laws against homophobia http://www.catalannewsagency.com/society-science/item/catalan-parliament-approves-one-of-the-world-s-most-pioneering-laws-against-homophobia

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