Critics of Ukraine war could have property seized under new Russian law
- Russia's parliament is considering a law to confiscate property from those spreading false information about Moscow's military actions or discrediting the armed forces.
- Activists, bloggers, and writers have faced jail terms for "discrediting" the Russian military under existing laws.
- Russia has temporarily halted the recruitment of Moldovan workers after complaints of labor rights violations in conflict zones, pending reassurances from Israel.
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The Russian parliament is about to introduce a law that would allow the government to seize assets from people who have been convicted...
Here’s how Russia plans to seize the property of anti-war activists and other supposed public enemies
Police officers outside the Moscow City Courthouse during hearings to dissolve the Memorial Human Rights Center. December 29, 2021. Lawmakers have rolled out the Russian parliament’s latest effort to scare people away from behavior that might undermine the invasion of Ukraine. If adopted, the bill would allow the authorities to confiscate money and property owned by individuals convicted of sharing independent news reports (“disinformation”) abo…
"The Scoundrel Law": Russia Reviews Draft Bill To Seize Dissidents' Assets
Russia's parliament began considering a draft bill on Monday which would give the state the power to seize the property of people convicted for defamation of the armed forces or for calling publicly for actions that undermine state security.
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