Russia laws ban ‘disrespect’ of government, ‘fake news’
MOSCOW: Russia’s parliament has passed two bills outlawing “disrespect” of authorities and the spreading of what the government deems to be “fake news”.
The first ban refers to “blatant disrespect” of the state, its officials and Russian society, and repeat offenders face up to 15 days in jail.
The second bill prohibits sharing “false information of public interest, shared under the guise of fake news,” the TASS state news agency reported.
Both new crimes carry heavy fines.
President Vladimir Putin is expected to sign the bills into law once they have received approval from Russia’s upper house, the Federation Council.
The body will consider both bills on 13 March.
– BBC/TASS
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