Hi David, that’s my point - Communist Party, Partidul Comunist al Moldovei, PCM, was banned I think in 1991. But their successor, Party of Communists, Partidul Comuniștilor din Republica Moldova, PCRM, is currently not banned. But under the new legislation could it be banned?
Hi David, that’s my point - Communist Party, Partidul Comunist al Moldovei, PCM, was banned I think in 1991. But their successor, Party of Communists, Partidul Comuniștilor din Republica Moldova, PCRM, is currently not banned. But under the new legislation could it be banned?
“Under the bill, a party that forms with politicians from a banned party (check), utilizes identical or similar symbols (check) or proclaims the same program / ideology (check) could be banned.”
I know it’s more theoretical question but how far back in history the authorities could go?
Hi Martin, I don't think that they can or would try and enforce bans that predate the constitution. But I understand your broader point - this could have unintended consequences if subjected to a certain, dare I say nationalist, interpretation. I'll look into this more as the news about the law develops and update in a future article. Thanks again for pointing this out!
Hi David, that’s my point - Communist Party, Partidul Comunist al Moldovei, PCM, was banned I think in 1991. But their successor, Party of Communists, Partidul Comuniștilor din Republica Moldova, PCRM, is currently not banned. But under the new legislation could it be banned?
“Under the bill, a party that forms with politicians from a banned party (check), utilizes identical or similar symbols (check) or proclaims the same program / ideology (check) could be banned.”
I know it’s more theoretical question but how far back in history the authorities could go?
Hi Martin, I don't think that they can or would try and enforce bans that predate the constitution. But I understand your broader point - this could have unintended consequences if subjected to a certain, dare I say nationalist, interpretation. I'll look into this more as the news about the law develops and update in a future article. Thanks again for pointing this out!