A lawyer explained when swearing on the Internet becomes a criminal matter.
Obscene language in public and on the Internet may result in administrative and even criminal proceedings, said lawyer Yuri Kapstik. If obscenities are heard in a public place or published on the Internet without contacting anyone, then we are talking about violating standards and moral behavior. In this case, the person can be brought to administrative responsibility: a fine of up to 1,000 rubles or administrative detention of up to 15 days is given.
If curses are addressed to a specific person, it is already an insult, for which administrative and criminal liability is possible.
The person to whom the insulting words were addressed has the right to demand, through Roscomandzor, a refutation and removal of the offending post or article. If this is not met, then you can go to court to collect moral damages and bring administrative responsibility, as well as submit a statement of criminal responsibility.
– explained the lawyer.
The issue of responsibility for minors also deserves attention. If children curse in a public place or on a blog, parents are responsible for their actions.
If such cases are regular and improper education is discovered, then the question of denying the parents' rights may arise.
- concluded the lawyer.