Russia to consider making ex-presidents immune from prosecution - RIA

[Dennis Donovan]

https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-russia-politics-presidents/russia-to-consider-making-ex-presidents-immune-from-prosecution-ria-idUKKBN20C197

WORLD NEWS FEBRUARY 18, 2020 / 5:50 AM / UPDATED 6 HOURS AGO

Russia to consider making ex-presidents immune from prosecution - RIA

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian presidents could be made immune from criminal prosecution once they leave office under proposed constitutional reforms, a senior lawmaker said on Tuesday.

The proposal, made by a parliamentary working group, comes after President Vladimir Putin last month announced sweeping reforms to the political system that would shift some powers away from the presidency.

Putin’s initiatives, which were followed by a government shake-up, are widely seen as a way to allow him to extend his grip on power after his term ends in 2024.

The proposals by the parliamentary working group assessing Putin’s reforms include making former presidents immune from criminal prosecution, said Pavel Krashennikov, the group’s co-chair.

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Watch for a similar effort here.

[Dan]

1. Laws made today, can be changed tomorrow.

Pass the law today and tomorrow when he no longer has power, change the laws.

Lock his ass up.

Debate the death penalty for his crimes against the State.

Execute as necessary.

Stalin ideas work in some cases.

Something we should remember here for when POS is out of office.

[Wounded Bear]

2. What? Is Putin planning to retire or something?

Why would a president for life care about this?

[Laelth]

3. That is not an un-wise proposition.

It ensures the peaceful transition of power.

It is already the de facto law of the United States for the same reason.

-Laelth

[pwb]

4. Anything to try a get rid of Putin?

would be good for the people.

[sinkingfeeling]

5. MF45's dream for America.

[Baked Potato]

6. Gee, I wonder why?