Title: Boustani: Decriminalizing Homosexuality Does Not Mean Legalizing or Encouraging It

Deputy Nada Boustani wrote on the "X" platform: "My signature on the proposal to abolish Article 534 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes homosexuality, is based on clear reasons presented in the text. However, most of the people who attacked me have not reviewed them. Yes, I am against criminalizing homosexuals and against treating them in shameful ways during their detention, in line with Pope Francis' clear stance criticizing laws that criminalize homosexuality, as 'God loves all His children.' If you have a close person who is homosexual, would you accept them to be treated in such a brutal way? From this perspective, preventing the criminalization of homosexuality and rejecting the violation of human dignity is a duty, but it does not mean legalizing or encouraging it or granting them any civil rights. My signature only stands against criminalization."