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Turkish gay group will fight ban

Lambda's are the only gay-group headquarters in Istanbul
A leading Turkish gay rights group will fight a court ruling that ordered it be closed for "violating morality".

Lambda, which has become increasingly vocal in calling for gay, lesbian and transgender rights in Turkey, says it will appeal against the decision.

Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but many gay and transgender people complain of discrimination.

A report last week by Human Rights Watch highlighted extensive harassment and called for legal reforms.

The court said the group must be closed, following a complaint, initiated by the Istanbul governor's office, that Lambda violated laws on the protection of the family, and an article banning bodies "with objectives that violate law and morality".

"This is a mistake and we hope that the Appeals Court will correct it," the group's lawyer, Firat Soyle, told the AFP news agency.

The group can continue to operate in the mean time.


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