Russia: Federal Law No. 63-FZ establishing criminal liability for misinformation on Russian state bodies
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Implemented Federal Law No. 63-FZ establishing criminal liability for misinformation on Russian state bodies
On 5 April 2022, Federal Law No. 63-FZ establishing criminal liability for misinformation on Russian state bodies was implemented. The Law amends Articles 8.32 and 20.3-3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation to expand th…
SourceAdopted Bill No. 9712-8 establishing criminal liability for misinformation on Russian state bodies
On 23 March 2022, the Federal Council adopted the Adopted Bill No. 9712-8 establishing criminal liability for misinformation on Russian state bodies. The Bill amends Articles 8.32 and 20.3-3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Fede…
SourcePassed Bill No. 9712-8 establishing criminal liability for misinformation on Russian state bodies
On 22 March 2022, the Russian Duma passed amendments to the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation to expand the criminal liability for spreading misinformation regarding the work of Russian state bodies oper…
SourceIntroduced Bill No. 9712-8 establishing criminal liability
On 28 October 2021, Bill No. 9712-8, establishing criminal liability, was introduced in the State Duma.
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