Russia could potentially grant asylum, citing growing 'Russophobia' and threats to traditional 'family values' as justification, according to media reports.
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In an interesting turn of events, Russia's interior ministry is proposing a new bill that could provide asylum to foreigners struggling to maintain so-called "traditional family values" in their home countries. According to a report by RBC news agency, the bill expands the current criteria for temporary asylum to also include accounts of inability to adhere to "familial norms" and "child-rearing based primarily on the family," values recognized by Russia.
Under the existing law, asylum is granted to individuals who qualify for refugee status or those deemed eligible on "humanitarian" grounds if they cannot be deported from Russia. However, the new bill takes this a step further.
The proposed legislation would additionally protect individuals who, for instance, cannot uphold traditional family values back home or face discrimination due to "Russophobia." This term is frequently used by Russian authorities to brand international criticism of their policies as unfair hatred towards the Russian people.
The bill introduces four major protection categories: refugee status, temporary asylum, political asylum, and temporary protection. Although applications cannot be submitted electronically or from outside Russia, accommodation in government-run temporary housing centers would still be available.
It's worth noting that the definition of "traditional family values" isn't explicitly detailed in the bill. However, it aligns with Russia's ongoing emphasis on the nuclear family structure, opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, and cultural preservation.
According to analysts, this bill positions Russia as a defender of conservative social structures and national identity. Yet, the broad discretionary power to interpret these concepts in practice can lead to potential misuse of this new legislation.
- The Russian interior ministry is proposing a new bill, which could offer asylum to foreigners who face difficulties in maintaining traditional family values in their home countries, as reported by RBC news agency.
- The proposed legislation extends the criteria for temporary asylum to include cases where individuals cannot conform to familial norms and child-rearing primarily based on the family, values that Russia recognizes.
- The bill also aims to protect individuals who cannot uphold traditional family values in their home countries, or face discrimination due to what Russian authorities call Russophobia.
- This new policy-and-legislation move positions Russia as a proponent of conservative social structures and national identity, although the broad discretionary power to interpret these values could potentially lead to misuse of the legislation.
