This document was developed in the context of the law "On Countering Extremist Activity" and replaces the previous resolution adopted in 2023. It is important to note that the new mechanism applies exclusively to legal entities and organizations, whereas the previously effective document also covered individuals.
According to the new procedure, the right to issue warnings is assigned to the internal affairs and national security agencies. The heads of these agencies, their deputies, as well as the heads of structural divisions can make decisions regarding warnings.
The basis for issuing a written warning is the results of a preliminary investigation conducted in accordance with criminal procedural legislation. If the investigation reveals the distribution of extremist materials or approval of actions recognized as extremist by the court, but there are no signs of a criminal offense, the authorized body has the right to apply a preventive measure in the form of a warning.
The warning is issued in two copies: one is handed over to the responsible person of the organization, and the other is attached to the materials of the preliminary investigation. The document must specify the specific actions or inactions that violate the legislation in the field of countering extremism.
The personal delivery of the warning is carried out against a receipt to the head or founder of the media outlet, as well as to officials of legal entities or organizations. From the moment the document is received, the warning is considered announced.
The person who received the warning must immediately rectify the identified violations. If it is not possible to do so immediately, an additional period may be established, which should not exceed ten days from the moment of receiving the document. After rectifying the violations, the organization is obliged to provide the authorized body with written or electronic information along with supporting documents.
If the violations are not rectified within the established timeframe, the materials are sent to the prosecutor's office, which may file a lawsuit in court demanding the cessation of the activities of the media outlet, legal entity, or organization.
Additionally, the authorized body is required to notify the prosecutor's office of each issued warning.
Copies of warnings addressed to media outlets are also sent to the state body responsible for information policy. In the case of religious organizations and educational institutions, copies are sent to the state body for religious affairs.
Authorized bodies will monitor the enforcement of warnings, allowing them to analyze the submitted documents, request additional clarifications, and conduct monitoring of the activities of media outlets and organizations.
