04 June 2004 00:48
Duma passes law on rallies
MOSCOW. June 4 (Interfax) - The State Duma on Friday passed a bill in the third reading titled On Rallies,
Demonstrations, Marches, and Pickets.
Under this document, pickets, rallies and other such actions can be conducted near the buildings of state
authorities, local-self-government bodies, and embassies. Mass events will only be banned in areas directly adjacent to
dangerous or harmful production facilities and other facilities whose operation requires the observance of special
safety rules, including bridges, railways, oil and gas pipelines, high-voltage electric power lines, and territories
directly adjacent to presidential residences, courts, and border areas.
The age limit for those who organize such protests has been lowered to 16. [RU EEU EUROPE ASIA EMRG LAW] av tj
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