thisiseverydayracism: micdotcom: Russian lawmakers vote to decriminalize domestic violence A bill to
thisiseverydayracism:micdotcom:Russian lawmakers vote to decriminalize domestic violenceA bill to decriminlize domestic voience in Russia passed its first reading at the Duma, the lower house of parliament, with a near-unanimous vote. The reading will advance the amendment, making it one step closer to becoming law.Of the 370 votes, 368 were in favor in favor of the bill. If the new bill becomes law, domestic violence within families would be reduced from a criminal offense to an administrative one; An abuser could resolved the issue by paying a fine, doing community service or a short prison term, according to Politico. Read moreSickening. -- source link
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