The Case of Kairat Bektenov and others

Case Law
Country
Country Location

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Longitud: 65.35433837544403

Country Location (vinculado Case Law)
Kazakhstan
Decision Date
3 ago 2015
Case Status
Cerrado
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Hate Speech
  • Incitement to Violence
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Number
1-432/2015
Case Summary

Eight men were convicted of spreading terrorism propaganda and inciting hatred because they created and shared information in a WhatsApp group. The chat group had over forty members.

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

Source Name and URL
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression