Russian State Duma committee backs bill introducing fines for ‘discrediting traditional values’
Russian’s State Duma has drafted a bill that would impose fines for “discrediting traditional values.” The committee on criminal and administrative legislation recommended November 9 that the bill pass its first reading.
The Russian State Duma committee has approved a bill that proposes penalties for those who attempt to "discredit traditional values." The bill was recommended for its first reading on November 9. The term "traditional values" is defined in a decree signed by the Russian president in November 2022, which lists various aspects such as life, dignity, human rights, patriotism, civic duty, family, labor, and the unity of the Russian people.
The bill outlines administrative penalties for violating existing bans on distributing materials that discredit these values. Individuals could face fines ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 rubles for the first offense and up to 400,000 rubles for repeat violations. Officials would be fined more severely, with penalties up to 800,000 rubles for repeat offenses.
Legal entities could also be fined substantial sums for such violations. The bill also specifies that individuals are not liable if they remove the material within 24 hours of a distribution certificate being revoked. The Culture Ministry would handle administrative cases, while Roskomnadzor would deal with those related to non-compliance with removal orders.
Co-author of the bill, State Duma lawmaker Sergei Boyarsky clarified that "individuals" refers to owners of social networks, not the users. The bill's first reading date is yet to be announced. As of now, Meduza assures readers that the story was written by a human journalist, translated with AI assistance, and subject to editorial review to ensure accuracy.
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