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Putin Signs Defamation Bill into Law

Putin Signs Defamation Bill into Law

Credits: RIA Novosti ‘Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a defamation bill into law, the Kremlin press service said on Monday.’ ‘The bill, which was passed by the Russian parliament within a week of being filed, has drawn fierce condemnation from critics who say it is intended to silence the opposi

Our comments on defamation law proposals

Proposed changes to defamation laws will have significant effects on review sites liabilities and anonymity The recent publication of recommendations for the change in defamation laws contained some interesting and significant proposals concerning online defamation and anonymity. Striking the balance of the different e