MPs supported the strengthening of responsibility for knowingly false reporting of a threat to the safety of citizens

Information Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Secretariat
04 November 2020, 14:00

 The draft law № 3911 “On Amendments to Article 259 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine on Strengthening Liability for Knowingly False Reporting of a Threat to the Safety of Citizens” was adopted as a basis today.

In particular, the responsibility for knowingly false reporting about the preparation of an explosion, arson or other actions that threaten death or other serious consequences is increasing in the form of imprisonment for a term of two to six years and confiscation of property.

According to the National Police of Ukraine, from January to March 2020, 213 criminal proceedings were initiated under this article. Last year – more than two thousand.