Russia: Six Reasons Why the Defamation Reform Fails to Protect Freedom of Expression

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By: Article19.org

Recent amendments to Russia’s defamation legislation - including partial decriminalisation of libel and insult - will not improve the situation for journalists and the media in the country. Despite the amendments, the state retains its powers to control speech by introducing administrative responsibility for libel and insult. The new provisions in the Code of Administrative Offenses are as dangerous as the repealed provisions of the Criminal Code as they are vague and provide for harsh administrative sanctions.































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