Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings

Amendment also enshrines recognition of only two sexes, providing basis for denying gender identities

Hungarian lawmakers have voted through a controversial constitutional amendment that campaigners described as a significant escalation" in the government's efforts to crack down on dissent and chip away at human rights.

Backed by the prime minister, Viktor Orban, and his rightwing populist party, Fidesz, the amendment passed on Monday along party lines, with 140 votes for and 21 against.