The Case of Kairat Bektenov and others

Case Law
Country
Country Location

Latitude: 48.41413371268938

Longitude: 65.35433837544403

Country Location (linked Case Law)
Kazakhstan
Decision Date
3 de ago. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
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