Nowadays a lot of talk about inciting ethnic hatred in the world and in individual countries.State legislatures and then amend its Criminal Code, increasing the responsibility for such actions.Always someone to arrest, prosecute.On the basis of incitement of ethnic hatred committed murder and other crimes.Let's try to understand what is really going on.
Firstly, it is necessary to define the term.Incitement of ethnic hatred - are actions that are directed at inciting racial and ethnic hatred.In all civilized countries they are considered criminals, but against individuals suspected of such, criminal proceedings.And now take a closer look.
For example, the Russian government recognizes the incitement of ethnic hatred crime against the security of the country, as well as against the foundations of the state system.Clearly.Article of the Russian Constitution warns its citizens and all who live in the country that can not agitate and promote all that leads to hatred on ethnic, racial, social, national and religious grounds.The Criminal Code establishes penalties for such actions.So, for inciting ethnic hatred Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation provides for punishment by a fine, deprivation engage in certain activities (up to 3 years), compulsory work (108 hours), correctional labor (1 year) or imprisonment (up to 2 years).As you can see, in Russia such actions are considered illegal.
How in the world are to foment ethnic hatred?The German Penal Code for anyone who is engaged in hate speech, directing it against a certain part of the population supports the incitement of social hatred, ridicules a particular portion of the population may deserve punishment - up to 5 years in prison.There is much stricter than in Russia.
France, Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany have the same law, which provides for a conviction for various statements aimed at inciting ethnic hatred, or whatever.It does not matter whether there was intent or the possible consequences.This is a clear example: in France, was sentenced newspaper editor who published a virulently anti-Semitic article.The accused wanted to defend himself by saying that published the information, not read it, and the intention of inciting hatred he was not.However, this did not help him.
France also amended the Criminal Code that can not even deny or question the fact of the genocide of the Jews by the Nazis.This is regardless of the intent of the perpetrator is a crime.Many consider this approach bending of the stick, but the fact remains.Maybe when scientists will be able to read and even thought it would be amended accordingly.Who knows what we can expect in the future.
go further on the globe.Similar laws have other countries.In Ireland, for example, to commit crimes motivated by ethnic hatred enough to use threatening, insulting or abusive language, which causes hatred or fear among the population.And in Israel for the publication, which, one way or another, related to racism, it is possible to receive a prison sentence of up to 5 years.But for the storage and distribution of articles, which are prohibited by law as inciting racism, it is necessary to serve on the "bunk" 1 year.India is also not lagged behind the world.If you are found here promoter of inter-communal hatred, the punishment will not take long, and it is concluded for a period of 5 years.
And finally, a look at how things work in the US.Here, in contrast to other countries, the courts have interpreted the freedom of expression in a wide range.This creates a serious obstacle to the criminal liability for such actions.How to recognize the courts in the United States, the restriction of freedom of speech is allowed only in cases where there is a threat of unlawful acts and all other measures are ineffective.Here the Nazis dressed in uniforms with swastikas, to march the streets of Chicago, home to Jews who survived the Holocaust.And there is no violation, because everyone has the right to freedom of expression.
