Full article at the
Sydney Morning Herald
Russia's parliament is this week expected to take a step closer toward decriminalising domestic violence that falls short of serious bodily harm or rape.
Battery is a criminal offence in Russia, but nearly 20 per cent of Russians openly say they think it is sometimes OK to hit a spouse or a child.
In a bid to accommodate conservative voters, deputies in the lower house of parliament have given initial approval to a bill eliminating criminal liability for such violence.
If the measure passes its second reading in the Duma on Wednesday, when the draft can be changed, approval in the third and final reading would be a foregone conclusion.
Just another reason to be thrilled that Donald is getting in to bed with this regime.
How can this even get on the political agenda in a modern "civilized" nation let alone be a good chance to pass. It is something the conservative wing has literally lobbied for...
