U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: Prosecuting Blasphemy in Russia
April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued the following fact sheet:
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Prosecuting Blasphemy in Russia
Russia has intensified its enforcement of laws targeting perceived offensive expression toward religion, religious texts, and religious leaders. The Criminal Code penalizes "insulting the religious feelings of believers," a vague, undefined standard that constitutes a blasphemy law. Following its 2022 fu . . .
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Prosecuting Blasphemy in Russia
Russia has intensified its enforcement of laws targeting perceived offensive expression toward religion, religious texts, and religious leaders. The Criminal Code penalizes "insulting the religious feelings of believers," a vague, undefined standard that constitutes a blasphemy law. Following its 2022 fu . . .