Criticizing the authorities and the consequences

The so-called law on offending the authorities cannot be used against people engaged in criticism, said Russian President Vladimir Putin during the traditional live teleconference.

The so-called law on offending the authorities cannot be used against people engaged in criticism, said Russian President Vladimir Putin during the traditional live teleconference.

 

This comment of the head of the state was expected, but what does it mean in reality? Attorney at law and Partner at Capital Legal Service Irina Onikienko spoke her mind on the St. Petersburg portal Fontanka.ru.

Full text of the comment in Russian is available here.





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