The amendments proposed for consideration by the deputies of the State Duma of Russia provide for long terms of imprisonment for voluntary surrender, looting and unauthorized absence from the military unit. The State Duma of the Russian Federation will also consider the introduction of the concept of “mobilization” into the Criminal Code, "wartime" and "martial law".
This legislative initiative can be found in the electronic database of the State Duma of Russia.
The most severe punishment in the new bill is provided for marauders. Their crimes are punishable by imprisonment for up to 15 years. Voluntary surrender, according to the document, threatens the violator of the law with imprisonment for a period of three to ten years. And this applies to cases, when no signs of treason are found in the actions of the accused. And if he broke this law for the first time and independently returned to the service, he can be released from liability. Of course, on condition, that being in captivity, the defendant did not commit other wrongful acts.
The first reading of the previous version of the package of legislative changes was held in the lower house of the Russian parliament back in July, but yesterday some amendments were added to it and even new articles on looting and surrender. Therefore, the second reading was scheduled for today..
The armed forces of the Russian Federation are conducting a military special operation in Ukraine with 24 February. Immediately after it began, allegations began to appear in the Western press, that Moscow plans to announce a general mobilization in the country. Russian authorities deny the existence of such plans. used photos:State Duma of the Russian Federation
