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Misuse of Anti-Extremism in June 2012
We publish a review of the main and most representative events related to the misuse of anti-extremist legislation in June 2012.
Duma Expands Administrative Article on Extremist Symbols: A Review
A bill including amendments to Article 20.3 of Russia’s Administrative Code, a section of the law On Countering Extremist Activity dealing with the display, manufacture, purchase and sale of Nazi attributes and symbols, was proposed in April and passed last week at a first reading in the State Duma. Sova opposes the initiative for reasons including the law’s vague wording, which provides for widespread abuse.