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1/. In March, 3 Polish women were acquitted of “offending religious beliefs” after distributing posters of the Virgin Mary with a rainbow halo
That verdict was appealed
Tmw, 10am they’re back in court
2 years in jail if convicted
@amnesty will be therepic.twitter.com/gZNB7y2QuR
2/. This case is emblematic of a disturbing trend in #Poland
Space for free expression & protest is shrinking, & the climate of homophobia is worsening amid an increase in hate crimes, the introduction of LGBTI free zones & attempts to ban Pride Marches.https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2022/01/poland-verdict-in-prosecution-of-women-who-put-up-posters-of-virgin-mary-with-rainbow-halo-expected/ …
3/. Observers from @amnestyPL are in court for the verdict in the appeal against the decision to acquit the 3 ‘halo’ human rights activists.
More than 275,000 people have joined @amnesty’s campaign urging the Polish Prosecutor General to drop the unfounded charges against them https://twitter.com/amnestyPL/status/1481180229519683585 …pic.twitter.com/i9tOj5PAjm
4/. “This appeal is based on prejudice & hatred against LGBTI people. We are not an ideology, but different people. What connects LGBTI people is the experience of discrimination. Our demands are positive. We fight for dignity, our relationships & life” Lawyer @Gierdka, says.pic.twitter.com/fxDU7SKRqO
"My freedom begins where yours ends. But your freedom, not your irritability. The regulations protect freedom of religion. As a result of an act, no one's freedom has been violated. Homophobia, intolerance & exclusion are not religious feelings." Defence lawyer, Radoslaw Baskzupic.twitter.com/2zEXomckq2
6/. #BREAKING: The prosecutor’s appeal against the acquittal of three women human rights activists in Poland on absurd charges of ‘offending religious beliefs’ for putting up posters of the Virgin Mary with a rainbow halo has bee dismissed! 
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7/ “Today’s decision comes as a huge relief but cannot disguise the fact that these women should never have been put on trial in the first place. Distributing posters of the Virgin Mary wearing a rainbow halo isn't a crime" @catrinelmotoc @amnesty #Polandhttps://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2022/01/poland-after-acquitting-rainbow-halo-women-authorities-must-end-their-witch-hunt-against-activists/ …
8/. “We’re happy. You can be happy. The rainbow cannot offend. Let’s keep fighting & keep being on the right side & the light side”
Human rights activist, Elzbieta, sends thanks to the 275,000 people who added joined @amnesty’s call for her acquittal.pic.twitter.com/Ux6X7Q2wlY
Is Poland some type of third world country?
It is unlikely that they will go to jail. Hate crimes are rarely sentenced to jail in Poland
It's 9:30, to be precise :) thank you!
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