The head of the HRC is annoyed

The head of the Presidential Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights Valery Fadeev shares his thoughts with TASS regarding the possibility of regulating Telegram channels:

“As for Telegram channels, they are in the free field. There is an analysis: if violations by Telegram channels are a significant number, then you need to think about the introduction of Telegram channels in the legislative field, similar to the media, but here you need to make a meaningful decision <...>”.

( Fadeev notes-Polit.ru ) that, as a former media worker, he is “somewhat annoyed” due to the features of the work of Telegram channels, because many of them are similar in structure to the editorial office that “in terms of content and meaning of activity are no different from traditional media.” “At the same time, traditional media work within the framework of the law, the law provides for serious responsibility for lies, for slander, for violation of secrets. And this is correct, traditional media are used to this and are able to answer for their actions. A system of warning from Roskomnadzor for violations is provided”. ”