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| Region | Russia |
| Issue | Hate crime protections |
| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Russia’s Criminal Code Article 63(1)(e) and Article 282 allow for stricter punishment for crimes committed out of hatred based on nationality, race, religion, or social group. The “social group” provision can theoretically apply to anyone, including LGBTQ+ individuals. |
| Sources | https://hatecrime.osce.org/hate-crime-legislation-russian-federation https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_10699/d350878ee36f956a74c2c86830d066eafce20149/ |
| Federal Law | Yes |
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edited by UnknownMiles. Clarifying info
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| Description | Russia’s Criminal Code Article 63(1)(e) and Article 282 allow for stricter punishment for crimes committed out of hatred based on nationality, race, religion, or social group. These provisions can theoretically apply to anyone, including LGBTQ+ individuals. | Russia’s Criminal Code Article 63(1)(e) and Article 282 allow for stricter punishment for crimes committed out of hatred based on nationality, race, religion, or social group. The “social group” provision can theoretically apply to anyone, including LGBTQ+ individuals. |
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| Sources | https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_10699/d350878ee36f956a74c2c86830d066eafce20149/ https://hatecrime.osce.org/hate-crime-legislation-russian-federation | https://hatecrime.osce.org/hate-crime-legislation-russian-federation https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_10699/d350878ee36f956a74c2c86830d066eafce20149/ |
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created by gay0190001
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| Status | Ambiguous |
| Federal Law | Yes |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Russia’s Criminal Code Article 63(1)(e) and Article 282 allow for stricter punishment for crimes committed out of hatred based on nationality, race, religion, or social group. These provisions can theoretically apply to anyone, including LGBTQ+ individuals. |
| Sources | https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_10699/d350878ee36f956a74c2c86830d066eafce20149/ https://hatecrime.osce.org/hate-crime-legislation-russian-federation |