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Ukraine law banning Communist and Nazi propaganda has a legitimate aim, but does not comply with European standards
Communist and Nazi propaganda in Ukraine

The Law of Ukraine on the condemnation of the Communist and National Socialist (Nazi) regimes and prohibition of propaganda of their symbols pursues a legitimate aim, but is too broad in scope which can lead to obstructing free expression, preventing political parties from running in elections. The law introduces unfair sanctions that should be revised.

These and other recommendations are part of a joint interim opinion, final version available here, by the Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR adopted at a plenary session of the Venice Commission on 18 December.

During the discussion, the Venice Commission welcomed the readiness demonstrated by Ukraine’s representatives to revise the law in accordance with the opinion.

See full text of the press release "Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR: Ukraine law banning Communist and Nazi propaganda has a legitimate aim, but does not comply with European standards"

See also:
Ukraine and the Council of Europe

Venice Commission Venice 18 December 2015
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