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Greek Parliament to pass bill on criminalizing denial of genocide

Greek Parliament to pass bill on criminalizing denial of genocide

YEREVAN, AUGUST 22, ARMENPRESS.  A bill on criminalizing the denial of genocide is on the agenda of the Parliament of Greece. As reports “Armenpress”, in reference to the Greek media, Greek Justice Minister Haralambos Athanassiou announced that an article on criminalizing the denial of genocides of Pontic Greeks, Armenians and Asia Minor was added to the country’s anti-racism legislation.

The new legislation provides stiffer penalties for individuals and political parties that engage in racism or inciting racist behavior. It will include legislation that makes denial of genocides an offence, including those that are officially recognized by the Greek State.

The bill is to be tabled in the Greek Parliament on August 26-27.




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