Article 207.1. Public dissemination of known false information on circumstances that threaten the life and safety of citizens

Public dissemination, under the guise of reliable reports, of deliberately false information about circumstances that threaten the life and safety of citizens and (or) measures taken to ensure the security of the population and territories, the receptions and the means of protection against these circumstances — shall be punishable by a fine of between three hundred thousand and seven hundred thousand roubles or by a salary or the convicted person ' s other income for a period of one to eighteen months, or compulsory work for a period of up to three hundred and sixty hours, or correctional labour for a period of up to one year, or Note: The circumstances threatening the life and safety of citizens are recognized in this article as natural and man-made emergencies. environmental emergencies, including epidemics, epizooties and other circumstances resulting from accidents, natural hazards, disasters, natural disasters and other disasters The Committee notes that the State party’s observations on the admissibility and merits of the communication are consistent with the Committee’s jurisprudence that the State party’s observations on the admissibility and merits of the communication are consistent with the Committee’s jurisprudence.