Document #1268954

Amnesty International (Author)

Russia: ‘Hooliganism’ charges do not apply to peaceful Greenpeace protest

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/russia-hooliganism-charges-do-not-apply-peaceful-greenpeace-protest-2013-10-24

ecoi.net description:
Piracy charges raised against Greenpeace activists replaced by hooliganism charges; according to Russian legislation, the activists' offences do not qualify for such a crime
Country:
Russian Federation
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
24 October 2013
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/russia-hooliganism-charges-do-not-apply-peaceful-greenpeace-protest-2013-10-24
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1268954 (former ID 261240)

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