Deputy V. Milonov proposes to create a commission that will help protect children from the influence of “pseudo-religious organizations”

October 19, 2012 it became known that Deputy of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg Vitaly Milonov is preparing a bill " on the protection of minors from negative influence "pseudo-religious organizations" ". Commenting on the initiative, he said the bill would primarily target the Witnesses Jehovah and Scientologists.

MP proposes the creation of a special commission to study religious organizations and grant it the authority to " promptly and competently make a decision on issues of possible negative impact on psycho-emotional and physical health of minors ”. results the work of "experts" will be transferred to law enforcement agencies.

According to our in my opinion, the very idea of ​​such a bill leads to discrimination on the basis of attitudes towards religion and violation of legislation on freedom of conscience and religion.

Sources

• V. Milonov wants to protect children from Scientologists and Jehovah's Witnesses // RBC-St. Petersburg. 2012. October 19.