The Case of Aleksandr Byvshev

Case Law
Country
Country Location

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Country Location (linked Case Law)
Russia
Decision Date
Jul 13, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Extremist Speech
  • Hate Speech
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Number
1/1-10/2015
Case Summary

Aleksandr Byvshev, a teacher, wrote a poem titled "To Ukrainian Patriots." He published the poem on Facebook and VKontakte, a Russian version of Facebook. The poem called for Ukrainian patriots to fight against Putin's secret police and Russia. The poem was found to contain hate speech and classified as extremist, thus Aleksandr Byvshev was sentenced to 300 hours of correctional work and a two year ban on all teaching activities.

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

Source URL
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression
Collection
  • CIPIT
Date Updated
May 15, 2024

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