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Anti-Semitism is officially banned in Ukraine, but the punishment is very vague

The Verkhovna Rada has banned anti-Semitism in Ukraine. Denial of Holocaust crimes will be punished, reports with the BBC.

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The Verkhovna Rada adopted the law “On preventing and combating anti-Semitism in Ukraine.”

The new norms were initiated by several dozen deputies from different factions, and their adoption was obviously timed to coincide with the next anniversary of the tragedy in Babi Yar, where on September 29, 1941, mass shootings of Kiev Jews began.

What is anti-Semitism

“In Ukraine, anti-Semitism is recognized as a certain attitude towards people of Jewish origin, which is expressed in hatred towards them,” the law says.

The authors also listed manifestations of anti-Semitism.

In particular, this is “denial of the right of self-identification of persons of Jewish origin,” calls for, concealment or justification for the murder of Jews or harm to them “because radical ideological beliefs or extremist religious views.”

Anti-Semitism also includes false information, stereotypes and hate statements about Jews, as well as denial of the Holocaust.

“Public statements condemning persons of Jewish origin as collectively responsible for real or perceived offenses committed by one person or group of persons, regardless of ethnic origin or religion,” is another manifestation of anti-Semitism.

Also, the law prohibits the production and distribution of all materials with anti-Semitic statements or symbols.

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The new norm considers “deliberate damage or destruction of buildings and other structures belonging to people of Jewish origin, Jewish communities and public Jewish organizations, as well as religious or religious buildings (houses)” to be anti-Semitism.

Damage and desecration of burial places of people of Jewish origin and monuments dedicated to them is also considered anti-Semitism.

The norm on anti-Semitism may also apply to actions against non-Jews: “manifestations of anti-Semitism towards persons of non-Jewish origin, but who have been identified as persons of Jewish origin.”

How will they be punished?

“Anti-Semitism and its manifestations are prohibited in Ukraine,” the law says.

However, it does not provide for any new punishment in the Criminal Code specifically for anti-Semitism.

The current code previously provided for sanctions for crimes “based on racial, national, religious hatred or discord or on the basis of gender” - these are considered aggravating circumstances.

At the same time, the new law provides for the possibility of compensation for victims of anti-Semitism: “A person has the right to compensation for material damage and moral harm caused to her as a result of anti-Semitism and its manifestations in the manner prescribed by the legislation of Ukraine.”

How these reimbursements can be paid, the authors of the law do not specify.

In a commentary to BBC News Ukraine, co-author Olga Vasilevskaya-Smaglyuk noted that the Council would soon adopt another law.

“Specific criminal punishment for anti-Semitism will be provided for in a separate draft - 5110. After the president signs draft 5109 adopted today, a legal definition of anti-Semitism will appear in the legislation. Then we will be able to vote for changes to the Criminal Code,” the deputy explained.

Why is a new law needed

In the explanatory note, the initiators of the law on anti-Semitism state: “Ukraine is a multinational and, in principle, tolerant state. But, unfortunately, there are cases of vandalism and hate speech associated with anti-Semitism.”

“The absence in Ukrainian legislation of a clear definition of the concept” anti-Semitism “does not allow properly classifying crimes committed on its basis. In practice, this leads to virtual impunity for offenders,” they add.

The very definition of anti-Semitism has been agreed with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).

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The authors of the law also recall that there are many places of pilgrimage for Jews in Ukraine: Belz, Gadyach, Sadgora, Medzhybizh and Uman.

“However, visits to Ukraine by pilgrims of Jewish origin are often accompanied by anti-Semitic rhetoric and outbursts of anti-Semitism,” the deputies complain.

And they conclude: “Crimes motivated by hatred, intolerance and discrimination against any group pose a threat to the entire society. So, by taking a course towards observing democratic principles, Ukraine will once again confirm that the fight against anti-Semitism is the task and responsibility of both our state and our society.”

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