Russia Outlaws "Fake News" and Criminalizes Anyone Who Insults the State
[quote]Moscow -- Russian lawmakers have passed legislation that imposes restrictions on online media, officially banning "fake news," and criminalizes anyone who insults the state. The bills passed on Thursday introduce fines for publishing materials showing disrespect to the state, its symbols and government organs.
Repeat offenders of the proposed law against insulting state institutions could face a 15-day jail sentence.
The Kremlin-controlled lower house, the State Duma, approved the bill in the final, third reading. It also endorsed a separate bill that will block anyone publishing "fake news" online, that is perceived to threaten public health and security.
The bills were expected to quickly pass the upper house before President Vladimir Putin signs them into law.[/quote]
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-vladimir-putin-russia-law-ban-fake-news-insulting-state-institutions-duma/
Repeat offenders of the proposed law against insulting state institutions could face a 15-day jail sentence.
The Kremlin-controlled lower house, the State Duma, approved the bill in the final, third reading. It also endorsed a separate bill that will block anyone publishing "fake news" online, that is perceived to threaten public health and security.
The bills were expected to quickly pass the upper house before President Vladimir Putin signs them into law.[/quote]
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-vladimir-putin-russia-law-ban-fake-news-insulting-state-institutions-duma/
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