Day: July 21, 2020

Jul 21
Sudan Repeals Death Penalty for Same-Sex Relations

Amongst a number of law reforms that have been passed by the Sovereign Council of Sudan this week, there has been a repeal of the penal code that imposed the death penalty upon anyone found guilty of engaging in consensual same-sex sexual relations. Under item 148 of the Penal Code in Sudan same-sex relations is […]

Jul 21
CEO Of BMW Russia Hits Back Over Criticism of Support for Pride

The CEO of BMW in Russia has hit back at a wave of outrage over the company’s support of Pride Month across the world where they placed a rainbow flag behind the logo on the brand’s global website and social media accounts. Stefan Teuchert, CEO of BMW Group Russia, has spoken about the outrage when […]