A Malaysian court ruled Wednesday that Swatch can challenge the seizure of more than 100 Pride-themed watches, the Swiss company's lawyer said.
ruled Wednesday that Swatch can challenge the seizure of more than 100 Pride-themed watches, the Swiss company's lawyer said.in Malaysia -- where homosexuality is outlawed and LGBTQ people face widespread discrimination -- has banned rainbow-themed Swatch timepieces, warning that owners or sellers face up to three years in prison.
In May, authorities raided Swatch stores at 11 malls across Malaysia, confiscating 172 watches they described as having"LGBT elements".ruled Wednesday that Swatch can challenge that seizure through a judicial review, the company's lawyer Nizam Bashir told AFP. "The court has agreed to hear Swatch's application for the return of the watches and damages," he said.
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