Russia: Implemented Amendment to Criminal Code expanding criminal liability for discrediting content
Description
Implemented Amendment to Criminal Code expanding criminal liability for discrediting content
On 18 March 2023, the Law No. 58-FZ of 18 March 2023, "On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation was implemented following its signing into law by the President of the Russian Federation on the same day. In particular, the Law cla…
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