Norway criminalizes private criticism of LGTBQ people
Norway's parliament has voted to expand the protections that the LGBTQ community has enjoyed in that nation since 1981 by expanding the definition of "hate speech" that can land a person in prison.
Reuters reported Norway already was among the "most liberal countries in Europe" on the issue, "allowing trans people to legally change gender without a medical diagnosis" and more.
But "reported homophobic crimes have risen," the report said, citing an advocacy organization.
