Re: Decriminalisation: Does this do the opposite of what you think?
@ diodesign
Read the f*** law. Paragraph 110-115 of the Russian criminal code.
110: Emotional harm leading to suicide : http://www.zakonrf.info/uk/110
111: Grievous bodily harm: http://www.zakonrf.info/uk/111/
112: Grievous bodily harm with intent: http://www.zakonrf.info/uk/112/
113: Grievous bodily harm with mitigating circumstances (affect, etc): http://www.zakonrf.info/uk/112/
114: Grievous bodily harm when exceeding acceptable selfdefence limits: http://www.zakonrf.info/uk/114/
115: Light bodily harm: http://www.zakonrf.info/uk/115/
1. In Russia affray is not a criminal offense. This is not Britain where for a minor "heated discussion" you end up with a custodial sentence. Is it right or not - it is not for us to decide. If you just slap someone in a bar fight without inflicting damage and it is not in a context of other crime you do not get a criminal record.
2. 115 (Light bodily harm) and 111-114 (Grievous bodily harm) still apply. I do not think we have an equivalent of 110.
While personally I do not agree with removing the special statute, slapping your wife or kids is definitely not decriminalized. You cannot do it with impunity (as some idiots who have not read the code try to claim). Also, unfortunately, at least down in the "Deepest, Darkest Eastern Europe" 116 was used to avoid the significantly harsher penalties of 111-114. That will no longer be the case - standard procedures will apply.