As reported by business daily Kommersant, Russia’s Health Ministry has proposed legislation that would outlaw the publication of information that incites people to refuse medical treatment for HIV infections.
The ban would also apply to propaganda for so-called “HIV dissidents” — people who believe the AIDS virus is a myth. Individuals who defy the law would face fines as high as 3,000 rubles (approximately $50 at the current exchange rate), state officials would face fines as high as 10,000 rubles ($160), and legal entities could be fined as much as 50,000 rubles ($800).
Roskomnadzor, the telecom and Internet regulator, would also gain the authority to block this content online.
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