Switzerland votes in a referendum today on a new law against homophobia that is opposed by the populist rightwing Swiss People's Party (SVP).<br />'' <br />''The new law would widen existing legislation against discrimination or incitement to hatred on ethnic or religious grounds to include sexual orientation.<br />''<br />''The change was passed by the Swiss parliament in 2018 but critics, who believe it will end up censoring free speech, have forced a referendum on the issue.<br />''<br />''Polls close at 1100 GMT and results are expected in the early afternoon.<br />''<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br />