Italian Senate rejects anti-homophobia law
The Italian parliament rejected the law that would have made homophobia a crime that is treated similarly to racism, allowing for prison sentences for offenders. It sought to punish acts of discrimination and incitement to violence against gay, lesbian, transgender and disabled people.
Source: DW
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