Finnish Supreme Court convicts MP Päivi Räsänen for 2004 pamphlet describing homosexuality as developmental disorder
Finland's Supreme Court voted 3-2 to convict Christian Democrat MP Päivi Räsänen of inciting hatred against a minority group over a 2004 pamphlet that described homosexuality as a developmental disorder. She was fined €1,800 and must remove unlawful passages from the publication. The court acquitted her of charges related to a 2019 social media post containing Bible verses.
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This event sits in the top 5% of divergence this week. 3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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Washington Examiner
Finnish MP and Lutheran bishop convicted for 2004 pamphlet calling homosexuality a 'disorder'
religious freedom under attack
The Guardian
Finnish MP convicted for saying homosexuality is 'developmental disorder'
far-right backlash to hate speech ruling
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“Finnish MP convicted for saying homosexuality is 'developmental disorder'”
“Finnish MP and Lutheran bishop convicted for 2004 pamphlet calling homosexuality a 'disorder'”
“Finland Supreme Court Convicts MP for 2004 Pamphlet Expressing Christian Opposition to Homosexuality”
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Päivi Räsänen was convicted for the 2004 pamphlet itself
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