The Case of Yelizaveta Krasikova

Case Law
Country
Country Location

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Country Location (linked Case Law)
Russia
Decision Date
May 13, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Amnesty
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Extremist Speech
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Penal Code
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Number
1-39/2015
Case Summary

Yelizaveta Krasikova shared a post on VKontakte, Russia's social network website, from "Anarcho-news," titled "A statement from Ukrainians to the people of Russia". For this act, Yelizaveta was intially convicted under Article 280 of the Criminal Code of the Russia for inciting extremist activities and fined RUB 100,000. Later, Yelizaveta fell under mass amnesty provided by the Russian Duma. Her fine was waived, although the conviction still stands.

The decision establishes a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

Source URL
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression