Russia debates criminalizing fake news

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 14 Jan 2019 by Alex Teddy
The Duma (Russian Parliament) has proposed a law that would criminalize offending the state and disseminating disinformation. The Ministry of Communication has argued that it is too far reaching and breaches the constitutional right to freedom of expression. The sanctions would be fines from USD 45 upwards. The bill may yet become law.

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