Document #2027594

Amnesty International (Author)

Russian Federation: "Fake news" bill prompted by COVID-19 threatens freedom of expression [EUR46/2093/2020]

https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/2027594/EUR4620932020ENGLISH.pdf

© Amnesty International

ecoi.net description:
Amendments to criminal code introduce penalties for “public dissemination of knowingly false information” in the context of emergencies
Country:
Russian Federation
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
3 April 2020
Original link:
https://www.amnesty.org/download/Documents/EUR4620932020ENGLISH.pdf
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
2027594

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