The State Duma in the first reading adopted the anti-terrorism package of amendments – News

Russian State Duma on Friday passed in the first reading the package of anti-terrorism laws, according to which sharply enhanced punishment for extremist activity and aiding her. The bill was introduced by the chairman of the Duma committee on security and Anti-Corruption Irina Spring. In support of the document in favor of 287 of the 450 deputies, against – seven abstentions was not

In the package of amendments proposed to consolidate in the number of crimes against the peace and security of mankind a new composition -. “International terrorism»

<. p> «committed outside the territory of the country acts endangering life, health, freedom or integrity of the Russian Federation citizens to violate the peaceful coexistence of nations and peoples, or against the interests of Russia, as well as a threat to their commission shall be punished by imprisonment for the term from 15 to 20 years of restriction of liberty for up to two years, or imprisonment for life “- said in the document

it is specified that the financing of the crimes are punishable by prison terms from 10 to 15 years, with the possible appointment of major. fines. Declination and recruitment for participation in criminal activities will be punished with imprisonment up to 15 years. Convicted terrorists might also start to deprive Russian citizenship.

Public calls to terrorist activity or public justification of terrorism on the Internet will face a fine of up to 1 million rubles, or up to 5-7 years in prison.

The age threshold for terrorist crimes is planned to be reduced to 14 years. Also, the armed conflict in the commission of a crime may be an aggravating circumstance.

In addition, a package of laws requires operators to keep records of conversations in Russian, text messages and images in three years and provide materials on request special services .

According to the authors of the package will increase the offer “guarantees the safety of life and health of citizens, and will oppose any form of involvement in criminal activity».

Earlier Friday “News” reported that the anti-terrorism proposals have been approved by the Russian government.