So, just like how parents make rules to keep us safe and happy at home, governments make laws to keep their countries safe and happy. One such law is the Magnitsky legislation.
The Magnitsky legislation is a law that was introduced in the United States in 2012 to punish people who do bad things, like stealing or cheating, by taking away their privileges like traveling to the US or using its banks.
The law was named after Sergei Magnitsky, who was a Russian lawyer that uncovered a big case of government corruption. He was jailed for it and later died under suspicious circumstances. The American government introduced the Magnitsky legislation to punish those who were responsible for his death and for the corruption he exposed.
The law can be used against people from any country and is not just limited to Russia. It is meant to deter people from doing bad things, and if they do, they will face consequences that could hurt them a lot.
So, think of the Magnitsky legislation like a parent saying, "If you do something bad, like steal from others, you won't be allowed to have dessert tonight." The law serves as a warning to those who might do something wrong and helps maintain a fair and just society.