"Moskovsky Komsomolets" held a round table on the problems of freedom of conscience

November 28, 2011 in the newspaper "Moskovsky Komsomolets" held a round table, devoted to the problem of freedom of conscience and the fight against "extremism" in Russia, in particular, litigation the recognition of an extremist book "Bhagavad Gita As It Is".

The participants of the round table resolution , which, among other things, the following is stated.

The concept of "extremism" in the existing legislation is too broad and should be narrowed down to the extent so that judgments do not fall under it, but only acts of violence or calls for violence.

As experts in cases related to with religious texts and organizations qualified specialists.

sacred books of world religions, and also comments to them should not be the subject of lawsuits and litigation on charges of extremism.

Sources

• TOMSK PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE // Moscow's comsomolets. 2011. November 28.