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A new immunity law protects the Russian president and his family from prosecution, even if Putin is out of office.
Vladimir, head of the Kremlin Putin has obtained permanent protection against criminal prosecution by signing a new immunity law. It was released on Tuesday. Consequently, his family does not have to wait for investigations after his resignation from the presidency. Until now, the law of inviolability applied to all acts only during the mandate.
From now on it is also about possible criminal offenses that are known after the start. The independent portal meduza.io wrote that former president Dmitry Medvedev was also protected from prosecution.
Difficult to break immunity
The new law also foresees greater obstacles to the withdrawal of immunity and a complicated procedure. According to the information, withdrawal is only possible if there is a charge of high treason or in the case of a serious crime. The State Duma would have to initiate such a procedure. Therefore, the final decision rests with the Federation Council.
Duma deputy Yuri Sinelschtschikow of the Communist Party told Vedomosti newspaper on the basis of the new law: “In the future, a former president must be prevented from being brought to justice. What if the opposition comes to power ? It is for this reason that such laws are passed. “
The 68 year old Putin it had only gained broad powers with a constitutional amendment in the summer. In theory, he can remain in office until 2036. The head of the Kremlin has left open until now whether he will run again in the next elections in 2024.
(WHAT / dpa)
