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Blasphemy law, Putin postpones adopting the legislation until spring
Asia News
December 4, 2012
https://www.legal-project.org/3629/blasphemy-law-putin-postpones-adopting
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In this way, according to the Russian press, the authorities want to involve public opinion to a greater extent and avoid conflicts on a very sensitive issue in the country. The text provides for up to five years in prison for desecrating a place of worship.
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