Homophobia and transphobia is now illegal in Switzerland

The offence could throw you in prison for three years

A new ruling in Switzerland has criminalised discrimination against LGBTQ people. The country's National Council voted 118 to 60 in favour of making it illegal to discriminate someone based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. National Councillor, Mathias Reynard, fought for over five years to change to the country's laws. And now he is able to celebrate, as per his Twitter account: "Victory! By 118 against 60 and 5 abstentions, the National Council accepts my parliamentary initiative against homophobia and Transphobia! A great success for human rights! Final response in December to the Council of States." https://twitter.com/MathiasReynard/status/1044528847272759296 Reynard also reportedly told Gay Times Magazine: "Homophobia is not an opinion. It’s a crime. One in five homosexuals attempted suicide, half before the age of 20. This victory sends a strong signal. I have already received hundreds of reactions.” LGBTQ supporters are thrilled with the result, some tweeting out that it is a "massive step forward to protect LGBTQ people" and others thanking the country that made civil partnerships available since 2007. https://twitter.com/buffyb45/status/1046475320193355777 https://twitter.com/garya1an/status/1046596802592485377 https://twitter.com/blu_faggot/status/1046773680720760832 https://twitter.com/milkloueh/status/1046753886386581505 https://twitter.com/SE_OK_COCK/status/1046584782539423744 https://twitter.com/callmeroygbiv/status/1046776627965906945 Since Switzerland fell three places on the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association's annual Rainbow Index last year, the new ruling could see the European country upping their ranks from 12th.