Lukashenko signs law on criminal responsibility for calls for sanctions against Belarus
<p> MINSK, Dec 15 - PrimePress. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on 14 Dec 2021 signed the law “On amendment of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus”, which introduces criminal responsibility for calls to impose sanctions against the Republic of Belarus, its citizens and companies, the president’s press office reports. </p> <p> </p> <p> Under the new law, calls for sanctions will be punishable by up to six years in prison, if directed to common people; up to ten years if directed towards foreign states, international or foreign organizations; and up to twelve years, if such calls are made by an official on duty or if they led to heavy consequences, such as restriction of trade or inclusion of companies in sanctions lists. </p> <p> </p> <p> The press office noted that the implementation of these measures “will provide an adequate response to attempts to harm the national security by destructive forces.” End </p>
2021-12-16
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Lukashenko signs law on criminal responsibility for calls for sanctions against Belarus
MINSK, Dec 15 - PrimePress. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on 14 Dec 2021 signed the law “On amendment of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus”, which introduces criminal responsibility for calls to impose sanctions against the Republic of Belarus, its citizens and companies, the president’s press office reports.
Under the new law, calls for sanctions will be punishable by up to six years in prison, if directed to common people; up to ten years if directed towards foreign states, international or foreign organizations; and up to twelve years, if such calls are made by an official on duty or if they led to heavy consequences, such as restriction of trade or inclusion of companies in sanctions lists.
The press office noted that the implementation of these measures “will provide an adequate response to attempts to harm the national security by destructive forces.” End