Verkhovna Rada voted in first reading on bill No. 14057 on right of corrupt officials to silence journalists On 5 November, the Verkhovna Rada passed the first reading of draft law No. 14057, which could create new mechanisms for censorship and complicate the work of independent media against top corrupt officials. 17 467 166 Previously in trend: Pressure on the media Bill No. 14057
Bill No. 14057 states that until court ruling, any hint of corruption is deemed false and subject to refutation – Shalaiskyi Bill No. 14057, which proposes amendments to the Civil Code, states that until there is a court ruling, any suggestion that someone is a corrupt official is considered false and therefore subject to refutation. 5 215 60 Previously in trend: Pressure on the media Bill No. 14057
Verkhovna Rada registers Bill No. 14057 that could restrict journalists’ work On September 21, a group of MPs submitted Bill No. 14057 to the Verkhovna Rada, proposing amendments to the Civil Code. 3 456 45 Previously in trend: Bill No. 14057