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Putin Signs Bill Granting Lifetime Immunity To Former Russian Presidents by Jamietall(m): 8:12am On Dec 23, 2020 |
Vladimir Putin has signed legislation that will grant former presidents of Russia lifetime immunity once they leave office. The bill, which was published online on Tuesday, gives former presidents and their families immunity from prosecution for crimes committed during their lifetime. They will also be exempt from questioning by police or investigators, as well as searches or arrests. The legislation was part of constitutional amendments approved this summer in a nationwide vote that allow Putin, 68, to remain president until 2036. Before the bill became law, former presidents were immune to prosecution only for crimes committed while in office. Now a former president can still be stripped of immunity if accused of treason or other grave crimes and the charges are confirmed by the supreme and constitutional courts. But the legislation Putin signed on Tuesday will additionally grant former presidents a lifetime seat in the federation council or senate, a position that assures immunity from prosecution upon leaving the presidency. Last month the pending bills sparked rumours that the longtime Russian leader was planning to step down because of poor health – a claim the Kremlin denied. On Tuesday the lower house State Duma passed legislation making information about employees of Russia’s judicial system, law enforcement and regulatory and military bodies confidential. The bill now requires Putin’s signature to become law, a step that is considered a formality. It comes a day after the opposition figure Alexei Navalny said he telephoned an alleged security agent and tricked him into admitting the Federal Security Service (FSB) tried to kill him in August by poisoning. Navalny said he had gained access to the security agent’s phone number from leaked logs and travel records. The Kremlin critic later published the agent’s alleged address and phone number, actions that would become illegal under the newly proposed legislation. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/22/putin-signs-bill-granting-lifetime-immunity-to-former-russian-presidents |
Re: Putin Signs Bill Granting Lifetime Immunity To Former Russian Presidents by afroniger: 8:16am On Dec 23, 2020 |
The bill, which was published online on Tuesday, gives former presidents and their families immunity from prosecution for crimes committed during their lifetime. Not surprised. He is Donald Trump's mentor. Trump and his zombie Republican supporters would probably have loved to do the same in his second term but Americans no gree dem. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Putin Signs Bill Granting Lifetime Immunity To Former Russian Presidents by etrouble: 8:20am On Dec 23, 2020 |
afroniger: Dogs of the same fur |
Re: Putin Signs Bill Granting Lifetime Immunity To Former Russian Presidents by Kzinne: 8:21am On Dec 23, 2020 |
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Re: Putin Signs Bill Granting Lifetime Immunity To Former Russian Presidents by Nobody: 8:36am On Dec 23, 2020 |
this is the kind of law Nigerian leaders would like to emulate |
Re: Putin Signs Bill Granting Lifetime Immunity To Former Russian Presidents by doggedfighter(f): 8:45am On Dec 23, 2020 |
Securing his ass |
Re: Putin Signs Bill Granting Lifetime Immunity To Former Russian Presidents by LibertyRep: 10:35pm On Dec 25, 2020 |
He should just make himself the President for life. The good thing is that another administration might come and repeal the law and then make him answer for his actions. |
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