New insult law in effect in Russia – United Press International

January 11, 2012 Posted By: Leave a comment
MOSCOW, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Slandering a Russian citizen is no longer considered a criminal offense, but insulting a state official could lead to tougher punishment under a new law. The law, which was signed Dec. 7 and went into effect Jan. 1 ...
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