Guardian: Russia passes law to jail people for 15 days for 'disrespecting' government

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Law allowing courts to fine or jail offenders is reminiscent of Soviet-era laws used to target dissidents, say critics

Marc Bennetts in Moscow
Wed 6 Mar 2019 11.36 ESTLast modified on Wed 6 Mar 2019 13.45 EST

Russia’s parliament has approved a controversial law that allows courts to jail people for online “disrespect” of government or state officials, including the president, Vladimir Putin.

The law, which critics say is reminiscent of Soviet-era legislation used to target political dissidents, stipulates fines of up to 100,000 roubles (£1,155) for “indecent” online posts that demonstrate a “blatant disrespect for society, the country, Russia’s official state symbols, the constitution, or the authorities”.

Repeat offenders can be hit with fines of up to twice this sum, or 15 days behind bars.


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[DavidDvorkin]

1. The GOP would love to have that here

Trump certainly would.

[duforsure]

2. trump could mildly suggest it also to make people mad ,

Then the next day claim it was just a joke. He does things to intentionally do that to people, like he likes that. He would do it if he could , and if he gets his phony national emergency I could see him trying to do this without any opposition by having "trump rule of law" , where he is the judge , jury , and executioner for everything.

[oasis]

3. I guess they should be happy they're not Saudis.

[poli-junkie]

4. Tamer US version:

Melania and Microsoft teaming up for inane Be Best anti-bullying campaign. I mean, WTF?

[stonecutter357]

5. lol fuck putin!