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Use of these symbols may be subject to punishment according to applicable laws in Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates, etc. In Russia, the applicable law is federal law #195-FZ.
In addition, using these symbols for the purpose of discriminating against sexual and gender minorities may be subject to punishment under anti-discrimination laws in the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, etc. In the United Kingdom, the applicable law is the Public Order Act 1986.