V. I.

Lenin

Draft Resolution for the C.C., R.S.D.L.P.(B.) [1]

The C.C. establishes the principle:

that in all squabbles and personal accusations, the person who makes
such accusations without bringing specific charges before a court shall be
considered a slanderer; that those who consider themselves affected by such accusations shall be
invited to take legal action.

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Notes:
[1]
This draft was written by Lenin following an anonymous accu- sation to
the effect that Y. S. Hanecki had been in the employ of a German commercial
firm. For Lenin’s letter on this question to the C.C. of the R.S.D.L.P.(B.)