Mongolia: Criminalisation of defamation is another disturbing attack on media freedom, threatening anti-corruption efforts
Transparency International and ARTICLE 19 today called on the Mongolian government to take urgent legislative action to address an increasingly dangerous environment for independent media in the country. In January, Article 13.14 of the Mongolian Criminal Code came into effect. This provision stipulates that disseminating false information can be punished by fines equivalent to approximately €300 - €900 Euros, 240 - 720 hours of community service, or restriction of the right to travel for one to three months.