The Ministry of Justice refused to register the Pirate Party of Russia. The reason is obvious - the Pirate Party violates article 227 of the Russian Criminal Code, which establishes responsibility for an attack on sea and river vessels! In addition, it is clear to anyone that the pirate party is planned to be created by criminals convicted of piracy and in prisons. The fact that such persons are prohibited from being founders, members and participants of public associations was reminded to representatives of the pirate movement in an official response to the appeal. The reaction of the Pirate Party itself is a bit predictable - everything is in shock.