THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Ukraine Criminalizes Antisemitism, With Punishment Up to 8 Years in Prison.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law introducing criminal liability for antisemitic acts, including inciting hatred, humiliation of honor and dignity, or incitement of manifestations of antisemitism. The post Ukraine Criminalizes Antisemitism, With Punishment Up to 8 Years in Prison. appeared first on The National Pulse .
Ukraine is introducing criminal penalties for antisemitism , with sentences of up to eight years in prison for offenders. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law introducing criminal liability for antisemitic acts, amending Article 161 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code to explicitly include antisemitism as a punishable offense. DETAIL: Penalties under the new law for inciting hatred, humiliation of honor and dignity, or incitement of manifestations of antisemitism range from heavy fines to restrictions on liberty to prison sentences of up to eight years in the most severe cases, such as those involving violence or organized groups. Other aggravating circumstances include antisemitic actions by public…Open