Russian Lawmakers Approve Lifetime Immunity For Ex-Presidents

Lawmakers in Russia’s lower house of parliament have voted to approve legislation that would give former presidents lifetime immunity from prosecution. State Duma / Moskva News Agency

Moscow Times: Russian Lawmakers Approve Lifetime Immunity for Ex-Presidents

Lawmakers in Russia’s lower house of parliament have voted to approve legislation that would give former presidents lifetime immunity from prosecution.

The proposal is a part of a larger set of constitutional reforms announced by President Vladimir Putin which Russians approved in a nationwide vote this summer. Those reforms also include a provision that would reset Putin’s term limits and allow him to serve two more six-year terms in office.

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Update: Vladimir Putin set to receive LIFETIME immunity protecting him from prosecution once he leaves office (The SUN)

WNU Editor: I am not sure if this immunity law will mean anything in the future. What can be given can be taken away.