In Brazil, the use of homophobic slurs is now punishable by up to 5 years on prison. The country’s Supreme Court ruled on August 21 to elevate homophobic hate speech to the level of racist hate speech, which is punishable by 2-5 years in prison. The decision was 9-1. According to France 24, the court … Continue reading Brazil’s Supreme Court Rules Homophobic Hate Speech Can Result in Prison Time