The Federal Law aims to introduce stricter criminal and legal safeguards for protecting the constitutional regime of the Russian Federation by improving mechanisms for countering extremism.
In this connection, part 1 of Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, Incitement of Hatred or Enmity, and Violation of Human Dignity, has been amended to designate as criminal offences actions that incite hatred or enmity or violate human dignity of an individual or a group on the grounds of gender, race, ethnic background, language, origin, religious affiliation, or belonging to any social group. These actions are considered criminal when perpetrated publicly, including through mass media or using IT networks, including the internet, and when they involve justifying or promoting violence or the threat of violence.
The Federal Law provides for stricter criminal liability under Article 282 of the Criminal Code for crimes perpetrated not only by organised groups, but also by any group of persons, as well as by a group of persons acting in collusion.