Russian Supreme Court Rules Jehovah's Witnesses Should Not Be Prosecuted for Joint Worship

[rocket]

https://jw-russia.org/news/2021/11/151413.html

 

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On October 28, 2021, the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation ruled that joint worship of Jehovah's Witnesses, their rites, and ceremonies do not constitute a crime under Article 282.2 of the Russian Criminal Code, despite the liquidation of the religion’s legal entities.

 

In practice, the amendments pose new challenges for an investigator to initiate a criminal case, conduct a search, or detain a person simply because he or she professes the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses or meets with another at a worship service. Courts should no longer view it a crime to read the Bible or spiritual literature, talk about one's faith, or the like. It is also not a crime to convene fellow believers to peacefully practice Jehovah's Witnesses' religion together, to prepare and perform rituals such as water baptism.

 

 

[Sheep]

That news was posted two weeks ago. But it's good to see it officially on jw-russia.org now, along with some background and explanations of some details not known before.

 

 

 

Edited November 16, 2021 by Sheep

[rocket]

4 hours ago, Sheep said:

That news was posted two weeks ago. But it's good to see it officially on jw-russia.org now, along with some background and explanations of some details not known before.

 

 

 

Yes the similar news was posted but date of this article was yesterday Nov. 15,2021

Edited November 16, 2021 by rocket

[Hannah]

This is great news !

Comes from the highest authority …so all other must compell or apply ?

Jehovah has everything under control we will see what his will is in this special matter and how he will glorify his name. 

[jayrtom]

Why do you think this news is not on the news section of jw.org?

[Thesauron]

Why do you think this news is not on the news section of jw.org?

Perhaps they are awaiting the outcome. The Russian authorities are not new to searching for reasons to bully and persecute us.

[molnarj]

Russia’s Top Court Bans Prosecuting Jehovah’s Witnesses for Group Prayer - The Moscow Times 

[Sofia]

NEWS ALERT | Russian Court Declares Brother Dmitriy Barmakin Not Guilty

 

On November 22, 2021, the Pervorechenskiy District Court of Vladivostok in the Primorye Territory found Brother Dmitriy Barmakin not guilty and acquitted him of all criminal charges. This is the first time a Russian court has issued a not-guilty verdict for one of Jehovah’s Witnesses charged under Article 282.2(1) of Russia’s Criminal Code (regarding organizing the activities of an extremist organization). The court will remove the restrictions on his activities. The verdict will enter into force on December 3, 2021, if the prosecutor's office does not file an appeal.

Edited November 23, 2021 by Sofia

[Tbs77]

Why do you think this news is not on the news section of jw.org?

Waited for a result?

[Eejay]

On 11/17/2021 at 7:59 AM, jayrtom said:

Why do you think this news is not on the news section of jw.org?

Usually takes some time for these reports to filter through from the russian jw.org site. (Compare Pro.29:20).

 

Bro Barmakin's experience could be as a result of the Supreme Court direction. We have to wait and see how well this decision is reflected locally as prosecutors have often  appeared to have their own agenda.

 

It is an answer to many prayers, and also confirms the wisdom in following scriptural principles when handling opposition.

[Thesauron]

Russia’s Supreme Court Plenum Resolution—What Will It Mean for Jehovah’s Witnesses?

https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=702021403&srcid=share

[jwhess]

To add to Br. Johan's reference...an even more direct link.

 

https://www.jw.org/en/news/jw/region/russia/Russias-Supreme-Court-Plenum-Resolution-What-Will-It-Mean-for-Jehovahs-Witnesses/