Russia: Adopted Amendment to Criminal Code expanding criminal liability for discrediting content
Description
Adopted Amendment to Criminal Code expanding criminal liability for discrediting content
On 15 March 2023, the Federal Council adopted the Law No. 58-FZ of 18 March 2023, "On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. In particular, the Law clarifies the liability for disseminating false information regarding the assista…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government