Mariya Riekkinen

Freedom of Expression and the Law in Russia (eBook, ePUB)

Asymmetrical Information

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book discusses how Russia's legal system restricts freedom of expression.

As the author analyses legal amendments restricting the free flow of information since 2012, she draws upon Akerlof's framework of "Asymmetrical information" and Luhmann's "System Theory" to show how these amendments have deprived citizens of the opportunity to voice criticisms, influence public affairs, or take collective action against decision-makers. Among the innovations are the establishment of a "President Emeritus" institution and the introduction of laws through legislative processes already on hold - something we call "legislation through winter preservatives." The author provides a nuanced understanding of these and other processes that limit the free flow of information while simultaneously exploring the reasons why Russia's regime still endures.

The volume will be of interest to scholars and students of law, political science, international law, area studies, development studies, peace research, comparative politics/comparative area studies, citizenship studies, communication studies, social movements, and international organisations. Experts working with Russia in international organisations and the media will also find this systematic analysis of the transformation of Russian legislation and its consequences invaluable.

The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial (CC-BY-NC) 4.0 license. Open Access has been funded by Åbo Akademi University.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040273470
• Artikelnr.: 72246804

Autorenporträt

Mariya Riekkinen is Senior Researcher in Law at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Economics, and Law, Åbo Akademi University, Finland.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. Context 3. Analysing Legal Amendments Since 2012:
Regulating Enlightenment Activities 4. Analysing Legal Amendments Since
2012: Extending Foreign Agent Legislation to Individuals 5. Analysing Legal
Amendments Since 2012: Legal Amendments Tightening Requirements for
Conducting Public Assemblies 6. Analysing Legal Amendments Since 2012:
Codifying Traditional Societal Values 7. Analysing Legal Amendments Since
2012: Prohibitions on Discrediting the Military and the Authorities 8.
Russia's Asymmetrical Information-Based Legal System: Concluding
Observations