Transport network in London rejects Qatar adverts because to LGBTQ laws
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According to a 2019 guideline in response to LGBTQ laws there, advertisements that “portray Qatar as a pleasant destination” or urge people to attend the World Cup are not permitted on London’s public transportation system.
The Financial Times claimed on Saturday that Transport for London (TfL) is examining all projects in the UK capital as a result of its position, which has reportedly infuriated Doha during its hosting of the football event.
Since 2019, advertisements that refer to nations that have the death sentence for same-sex conduct have been forwarded to TfL, which evaluates whether they should appear on trains, buses, and other places.
The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), a network of more than 1,700 organisations fighting for LGBTQ rights, provided a list of nations for it.
Along with its neighbours in the area, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, Qatar is one of 11 countries that are categorised as having “effective” or “probable” death sentence laws for same-sex sexual offences.
As a result, any advertising campaign that mentions them “continues to be considered on a case-by-case basis,” according to a TfL representative.
She continued by saying that before to the World Cup, it gave sponsors and advertising partners “additional advise” on the kinds of advertisements that would be deemed “appropriate to run during the event.”
At this time, TfL stated, “Advertising which promotes travel to Qatar, tourism in Qatar, or presents Qatar as a desirable destination will not be considered acceptable.”
Advertising that encourages the purchase of tickets, physical attendance at the games, or attendance at other events in Qatar will not be tolerated at this time.
Other advertisements, on the other hand, that featured the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 emblem or urged viewers to watch the games on TV or through streaming platforms were probably legal, it was said.
According to The Financial Times, Qatar, one of the largest investors in London through the emirate’s sizable sovereign wealth fund, has started a review of its holdings there as a result of the policy.
The Harrods department store and the Shard skyscraper in London are just two of the well-known properties that the Qatar Investment Authority has lavishly spent money to acquire.
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