The deputy of the “chamber of representatives” of the “national assembly” of Belarus Viktar Kuchynski considers it necessary to criminalize homosexuality. “My position as a deputy is: all these “queers” and others are to be punished to the maximum”, told the parliamentary at the session of the lower chamber during the discussion concerning the presidential decree “On some measures of human trade prevention”.

In this connection Kuchynski told that the Criminal Code is to be amended, and penalty for homosexuality introduced, Interfax informs.

The Interior Minister of Belarus Ukladzimir Navumau noted that the law-enforcing agencies “have not encountered the facts of violent acts against men”.

“Mutual consent is usually present [in these relations], and we would not like to encroach upon this sphere deeply,” the minister told.

Svyatoslav Sementsov