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Russia: Implemented 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…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2021-10-28
under deliberation

On 28 October 2021, Bill No. 9712-8, establishing criminal liability, was introduced in the State D…

2022-03-22
under deliberation

On 22 March 2022, the Russian Duma passed amendments to the Criminal Code and the Code of Administr…

2022-03-23
adopted

On 23 March 2022, the Federal Council adopted the Adopted Bill No. 9712-8 establishing criminal lia…

2022-04-05
in force

On 5 April 2022, Federal Law No. 63-FZ establishing criminal liability for misinformation on Russi…