Pedro Sampaio comments on the case of homophobia in the creation of wedding invitations: ‘Nothing justifies’

Singer and DJ Pedro Sampaio has criticized a Sao Paulo shop for refusing to produce wedding invitations for a gay couple, citing homophobia. In a post on the social network

“Guys, NOTHING justifies denying services to LGBT people. We have a Consumer Protection Code and no one’s intolerance will change it**,” wrote Pedro Sampaio. He added: “Article 39 of the Code prohibits abusive practices, such as refusal to sell or provide services based on sexual orientation, race, sex, colour….”

Guys, NOTHING justifies denying services to LGBT people. We have a consumer protection code and no one’s intolerance can change it. Article 39 of the Code prohibits abusive practices, such as refusal to sell or provide services on the basis of indications…

— Pedro Sampaio (@DjPedroSampaio) April 25, 2024

The singer also encouraged victims of prejudice to contact the authorities. “Has it happened to you or to someone you know? Look for the nearest police station and open a case. Remembering that any citizen can also contact the Prosecutor’s Office, without needing a lawyer”, he concluded.

OR Estadao He reached out to Jurgenfeld Ateliê for comment on DJ Pedro Sampaio’s statement, but had not received a response from the company at the time of publication. The space remains open.

The company refuses the order of a gay couple

A same-sex couple was discriminated against when they tried to hire a company to produce invitations and souvenirs for their wedding party. Jurgenfeld Ateliê, based in Pederneiras, in the hinterland of São Paulo, refused the service after the bride and groom revealed their sexual orientation. The case has been registered with the police and is being investigated as a possible crime of homophobia.

The company owner spoke on social media about “heterophobia”, but later deleted the post. Lawyers consider the company’s conduct criminal, pointing out that refusing services based on sexual orientation is illegal. The investigation remains ongoing.

Source: Terra