Ukraine passes anti-protest legislation

[JURIST] Ukraine lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation punishing by fines or arrest the blockading of public buildings, protesters wearing masks or helmets, the dissemination of Internet slander, and providing facilities or equipment for unauthorized meetings. Critics allege [Al Jazeera report] the laws were passed to suppress protests against President Viktor Yanukovych [official website, JURIST news archive]. The legislation passage was followed by protests in Kiev, boosting opposition fears of an imminent police crackdown. The laws, backed by 235 out of...

Source: http://jurist.org/paperchase/2014/01/ukraine-passes-anti-protest-legislation.php

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