Moldova: New definition of high treason passed by parliament threatens freedom of expression

By Amnesty International

Reacting to news that Moldova’s parliament has passed amendments to the country’s Criminal Code which redefine “high treason,” Veaceslav Tofan, Executive Director of Amnesty International Moldova, said: “The amendment to Moldova’s Criminal Code adopted by the parliament is alarming. The broadened definition of high treason is vague and open to abuse, posing a particular threat […] The post Moldova: New definition of high treason passed by parliament threatens freedom of expression appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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