Misuse of anti-extremism

Misuse of Anti-Extremism in January 2019

The following is our review of the primary and most representative events in the misuse of Russia’s anti-extremist legislation in January 2019.

Misuse of Anti-Extremism in December 2018

The following is our review of the primary and most representative events in the misuse of Russia’s anti-extremist legislation in December 2018.

Misuse of Anti-Extremism in November 2018

The following is our review of the primary and most representative events in the misuse of Russia’s anti-extremist legislation in November 2018.

Prosecuted "for Words": Will Putin's Amendment Have a Liberalizing Effect?

The Point & Counterpoint project by PONARS Eurasia releases Alexander Verkhovsky's piece on Article 282 on incitement of hatred and related legislation developments.

Brief Report on Misuse of Anti-Extremism Legislation in January–August 2018

The following brief review covers the most important legislative innovations and the law enforcement statistics in the period from January to August 2018. Our review is limited only to the part of the legislation and law enforcement practice that we see as leading to an excessive restriction of civil liberties.

CSIS releases report "Religion and Violence in Russia: Context, Manifestations, and Policy"

Recommendations on freedom of expression in Russia presented at the pre-session for the country's 3rd UN Universal Periodic Review

Alexander Verkhovsky presented recommendations on freedom of expression in Russia on behalf of a joint coalition of NGOs at the pre-session for the Russia's 3rd UPR in Geneva.

ECRI Conclusions on the Implementation of the Recommendations in Respect of the Russian Federation Subject to Interim Follow-Up

On June 7, 2016, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) released its conclusions on the implementation of a number of recommendations made in its country reports. We publish the conclusions in respect of the Russian Federation.

UN to Review Russian Federation's Report on Discrimination in the Country, with Alternative Report by NGOs including Sova Center

On February 12, 2013, at the 82nd Session of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), the Committee held an interactive dialogue with non-governmental organizations about the situation in the Russian Federation. Representatives of ADC Memorial, Sova Center, the International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR), and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) who had compiled a non-government report on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination in Russia took part in the discussion.