A Russian bill to decriminalise some forms of domestic violence has moved a step closer to becoming law. The Lower House of Parliament, the Duma, overwhelming approved the proposal after a second reading. <br/><br/>First time offenders who cause less serious injuries could face fines or community service rather than prison, under the plans. But campaigners said the bill would mean the "exoneration of tyrants in the home". <br/><br/>MPs voted 358 to two in favour of the proposals, with one abstention. The bill, dubbed the slapping law by some Russian media outlets, will now have a third reading.<br/><br/>It will also need the approval of the Upper House and President Vladimir Putin before becoming law.