To do this, the police had to take a direct part in them.

It is noted that the Kyiv police have uncovered a scheme to organize group sex parties through the social network Telegram. The organizers of these parties used social networks to attract potential clients by offering them “debauchery parties.” They rented premises and purchased catering services and contraceptives for these events. The organizers allegedly received a profit for the participation of strangers in group sex.

 

The police successfully conducted an investigation, even attending such parties to gather evidence against the organizers. One of the organizers pleaded guilty and cooperated with the prosecution. Considering his cooperation and remorse, the court found him guilty. It sentenced him to a long term of imprisonment with a suspended sentence.

 

The position of Svyatoslav Sheremet, an expert of the National LGBTI Consortium, expresses severe criticism of Article 302 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and its application in this case. He notes that the conviction of the organizers of group sex parties under this article is absurd since such actions do not constitute a socially dangerous act and do not affect the rights of others if they are voluntary and do not violate the Law.

 

Sviatoslav suggests some actions by civil society to prevent similar situations in the future.

 

1. Critically evaluate the actions of law enforcement agencies, investigators, and courts in such cases.
2. Support the draft law No. 9623 protecting personal freedom and privacy.
3. Emphasize that the actions of adults with voluntary consent cannot be criminalized if they do not violate the rights of others.
4. Call for removing Article 302 from the Criminal Code of Ukraine, as it is outdated and does not meet modern legal standards.
5. Emphasize that the Law on the Protection of Public Morals has been repealed and has no legal force.

 

The National LGBTI Consortium notes the inappropriateness and disproportionality of the sanctions applied in this case and calls for reconsidering approaches to regulating such situations.