Russia: Lawsuit against Apple Distribution International for alleged LGBT content violations
Progress
Current status
in force
19 May 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Russia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
search service provider
software provider: other software
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Tagansky District Court fined Apple for alleged dissemination of prohibited sexual content
On 19 May 2025, the Tagansky District Court in Moscow imposed three administrative fines totalling RUB 7.5 million on Apple Distribution International Ltd. Two fines were issued under Article 6.21, Part 3 of the Code of Administrative Offences, whic…
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court