corpidicarta:

• Italy has no laws to protect the LGBTQ community against homophobia and transphobia. 
• On a recent survey ¾ or the interviewees admit that they wouldn’t hold hands in public because they are afraid to be harassed verbally and/or physically.
• The percentage of people thinking that politicians use offensive language towards the lgbtq community is 91%.
• 69% of people think verbal and physical harassment against the lgbtq community is common.
• Gay marriage is not recognised.
• This year politician Gianluca Buonanno, mayor of Borgosesia, suggested a 500€ fine for gay people who kissed in public because he thinks it’s “a matter of respect” and he thinks it’s also “counter-educational” for children.