NGO's Funded From Abroad Must Register as "Foreign Agents" or Face Jail Time and Fines

Under plans drawn up by ruling party United Russia, non-governmental organizations funded by foreign donors and involved in "political" activity will face hefty fines and jail terms if they fail to register on a state list. The proposals, drafted by United Russia Duma Deputy Alexander Sidyakin, would require all non-governmental organizations receiving funding from abroad and engaged in "political" activities to register on a special list as "foreign agents". These NGOs would also have to publish a report of their activities every six months and undertake an annual financial audit. Any organizations failing to register within 90 days of the law coming into force would be liable to civil and criminal penalties, the deputy told RIA-Novosti on Friday. The penalties included a maximum prison sentence of four years, fines up to 300,000 rubles ($9,128) or 480 hours of mandatory community service.
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