European court blasts russian "gay propaganda" law

The European court of human rights ruled that a Russian law banning the promotion of homosexuality to minors breached European treaty rules , angering Moscow, which said to day it would appeal what it called an unjust decision.

Under the legislation , any event or act event or act regarded by authorities as ab attempt to promote homosexuality to minors is illegal and punishable by a fine . The law has been used to stop gay rights activists.