[ad_1]
Of: TT
Published:
Photo: Alexei Nikolsky / Sputnik / AP / TT
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been granted lifetime immunity. Stock Photography.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed an amendment to the law granting lifetime immunity to former presidents. Immunity also includes relatives of former presidents.
Immunity means that neither Putin nor his family can be questioned by the police, investigated, detained or prosecuted.
Immunity can only be lifted if the person is suspected of treason or other very serious crimes and these suspicions can be substantiated by the highest courts in the country.
The change in the law is part of a radical change in Russia’s political system that took place earlier this year, which also gives Putin a chance to stay in power until 2036 instead of until 2024, when it expires. your current term.
Published:
