Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Tolstoy allowed the introduction of penalties for false denunciations against a family

Russians may begin to be punished for false denunciations against their families, said State Duma Deputy Speaker Pyotr Tolstoy. He argues that the purpose of the state is to protect the family, and not “try to get into it,” deprive citizens of parental rights and “do other nonsense.”

According to him, the guardianship authorities in the country, “unfortunately, were formed on the basis of the juvenile approaches of the West.” “We believe that false denunciations against a family are one of the significant elements of the juvenile puzzle. It is on denunciations that cases of gross interference in the family by guardianship authorities with the removal of children are based,” he said in an interview “Parliamentary newspaper”.

As Mr. Tolstoy clarified, parliamentarians are working on a corresponding legislative initiative and are already discussing it with the government. He added that “this is not a quick matter.” “In order for the law to be effective and not be able to harm anyone, we have to work on the wording and coordination of positions,” explained the vice speaker.

Presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov in April saidthat denunciations have always been “disgusting” and remain so today. He expressed hope that this assessment will continue to be maintained in the future.

Laura Keffer