Russia: Implemented Federal Law No. 32-FZ introducing criminal liability for spreading misinformation on Russian Army
Description
Implemented Federal Law No. 32-FZ introducing criminal liability for spreading misinformation on Russian Army
On 4 March 2022, Federal Law No. 32-FZ enters into force after it was adopted by the Federal Council and signed into law on the same day by the President of the Russian Federation. Law No. 32-FZ amends Articles 31 and 151 of the Criminal Code and i…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private individual
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
2
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Content monitoring requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1 2
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
Fine
Prison sentence
Regulated subjects
1
own content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Content monitoring requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1 2
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
2