Article 158. Obstruction of the lawful professional activity of a journalist of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
1 Obstructing the legitimate professional activity of a journalist by forcing him to disseminate or refuse to disseminate information, as well as by creating conditions that prevent the journalist from carrying out legitimate professional activities or completely depriving him of this opportunity, –
is punishable by a fine in the amount of up to one hundred monthly calculation indices, or correctional labor in the same amount, or community service for up to one hundred and twenty hours, or arrest for up to forty-five days.
2 The same act committed by a person using his official position, as well as with the use of violence or the threat of its use against a journalist or his relatives, or with damage or destruction of their property, –
is punishable by a fine in the amount of up to two thousand monthly calculation indices, or correctional labor in the same amount, or restriction of liberty for up to two years, or imprisonment for the same term, with or without deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years.
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