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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law expanding immunity guarantees for former presidents.
Relevant information is published on the website of the President of the Russian Federation. Now he cannot be prosecuted, interrogated or searched for any act, not even those committed outside the presidential term.
According to the document, the procedure to deprive the former president of immunity has been complicated. The procedure should be initiated not by the Investigative Committee of Russia, but by a third of the deputies of the Russian State Duma. In addition, the consent of both houses of parliament, the supreme and constitutional courts, will be required, and for this decision to be approved in parliament, 2/3 of the votes are required.
In addition, it is prohibited to search the home and office premises of the former president, to inspect his cars, communications, documents, luggage and correspondence.
Recall that in July 2020, Russia “reduced to zero” the terms of Putin’s presidency, making the appropriate amendments to the constitution. Now he will be able to run for president again and remain in power for the fifth and sixth terms.
He was elected president for the first time on March 26, 2000. He was then re-elected to the post of head of state in 2004, 2012 and 2018.
Before the 2012 elections, the presidential term was increased from four to six years.
Earlier, OBOZREVATEL reported that Putin may be seriously ill and resign. The appearance of a bill, the essence of which is to make former presidents practically unattainable for justice, is a sign of this.
