The press service of the head of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy Artem Metelev (United Russia) announced plans to amend the Criminal Code, which provides for penalties for garbage streamers who distribute photos and videos containing scenes of bullying and cruelty to a “mercenary or hooligan”. purposes”, transmits DEA News.
“The introduction of amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses in terms of toughening the penalty for the distribution of photo or video materials depicting acts committed with special cruelty or bullying entails fines from one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand rubles. With the seizure of equipment for legal entities – from five hundred thousand to one million rubles, with the seizure of equipment for material production, ”said the press service of the committee.
It is noted that the relevant changes should affect some legal regulations, including the “Mass Media Law”. Thus, a ban will be imposed on the media dissemination of information about violators and their materials.
At the same time, broadcasting online in case of violation will be an aggravating situation, fines will be increased for repeated violations and the broadcaster may be deprived of internet access.
Alexei Pushkov, former head of the Federation Council commission on information policy and interaction with the media He insisted Russian TV companies refuse garbage broadcasters from participating in talk shows and discussions.