According to the appendix to the resolution, warnings will be issued by authorized bodies engaged in countering extremism, such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs and national security agencies.
A warning indicating the inadmissibility of actions related to the dissemination of extremist materials and public endorsement of extremist organizations may be sent to the heads or founders of media outlets, as well as officials of legal entities or organizations.
The issuance of warnings will take place when there is information confirming actions related to the dissemination of extremist materials or endorsement of extremist organizations, in the absence of signs of criminal activity.
Decisions on issuing warnings may be made by:
- the head or his deputies of the authorized body of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as the heads and deputies of structural and territorial subdivisions;
- the head or his deputies of the authorized national security body and the heads of its operational and territorial subdivisions.
Procedure for Preparing and Issuing Warnings
When facts of disseminating extremist materials or public endorsement of the actions of extremist organizations are identified, a preliminary investigation is conducted regarding the officials of media outlets or organizations in accordance with criminal procedural legislation.If the investigation confirms the facts, the investigator forwards the relevant materials to the authorized body for a decision on issuing a warning to the head or founder of the media outlet, as well as to the official of the legal entity or other organization.
The warning is prepared in two copies:
- one copy - for delivery to the official of the media outlet or organization;
- the second copy - to be attached to the case materials in the authorized body.
If the warning concerns a religious organization or missionaries, a copy is sent to the relevant religious affairs authority.
Process of Announcing Warnings
In the event of confirming facts of disseminating extremist materials, the official of the authorized body must, within ten working days, propose the issuance of a written warning, indicating the violations.The document containing the proposal for the warning is formatted as a memorandum describing the violations, with personal data and justification for the advisability of the warning.
Officials to whom the warning pertains will be invited to the authorized body via a summons; however, if necessary, the warning may also be announced at the location of these individuals.
The warning is considered announced from the moment it is received by the authorized person.Individuals to whom the warning is directed are informed:
- that their actions contradict the legislation on countering extremism;
- that the specified violations must be rectified immediately;
- that they have the right to contest the warning in court.
The warning is delivered personally with a receipt indicating the date of delivery.
After the announcement of the warning, the relevant body notifies the prosecutor's office.
Monitoring Compliance with Warnings
Monitoring compliance with the warning will be carried out by the authorized state body.Those who received the warning must provide written or electronic information with documents confirming the rectification of violations within the established timeframe.
Responsibilities for verifying compliance with the warning include:
- analyzing the submitted information and documents;
- requesting additional clarifications or materials;
- monitoring the activities of media outlets or organizations.
Storage of Materials Related to Warnings
Accounting and storage of materials related to the warning are conducted in accordance with the established rules of the authorized body.
