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Violations of freedom of speech in Kazakhstan October, 2014 (Digest)

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International foundation for protection of freedom of speech «Adil Soz» has conducted a survey, concerning in the sphere of violation of right to freedom of expression, receiving and dissemination of information in October, 2014. 

There was following information:
-The investigative procedure of case over attack on camera man of “Tengrinews” Yuri Syedin was completed.
-An inhabitant of Balkhash charged Oksana Zhivitskaya with slander and insult.
-District Court of Astana has considered suits on recovery of more amount KZT92000000 (1USD=180.87) from public defender Musagali Duambekov.
-An inhabitant of Aktobe has demanded to recover KZT 200000000 from editorial staff of newspaper «Diapasone».
-Administrative Court of Balkhash has found innocent journalist Andrey Tsukanov in commitment of offence under article 357 “Arbitrariness” of Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

In October, seven suits on protection of honour, dignity and business reputation in the amount KZT two hundred and ninety nine million and three hundred and thousand were filed against media outlets and citizens. 

Seven judicial acts, concerning prior cases were performed, including one – hearing in appellate instance; two of them were performed in favour of journalists and citizens. 

-15 charges with slander; 84 pre-trial claims and suits on protection of honour, dignity and business reputation in the amount of KZT 224 millions and 100 thousand were brought against media outlets and citizens in connection with exercise of right to freedom of expression, receiving and dissemination of information, in general and since the beginning of the year.

Violations of freedom of speech in Kazakhstan October, 2014 (Digest)
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