Russia’s Parliament to Consider Drafts of Laws Aimed at Combating Corruption

Moscow, Russia - A Significant Step Towards Transparency and Anti-Corruption Efforts

The State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation has received a list of priority draft laws aimed at combating corruption and ensuring transparency in the country. The drafts were approved by President Vladimir Putin as part of the National Anti-Corruption Plan.

Key Drafts

“On Assuring the Rights of Citizens and Organizations to Information on the Judicial Work of Courts of General Jurisdiction in the Russian Federation”

This law aims to increase transparency in the judiciary by providing citizens and organizations with access to information about court proceedings. This will help to improve public trust in institutions and create a more transparent legal system.

“On Countering Corruption”

This draft proposes amendments to several laws, including the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the Code of Administrative Offences, and the Labor Code of the Russian Federation. The draft law aims to strengthen measures against corruption in various sectors, including:

• Law enforcement
• Government
• Business

Other Related Bills

The list of drafts also includes bills aimed at amending separate legislations in connection with the ratification of international anti-corruption conventions, such as:

• “On Amending Separate Legislation of the Russian Federation in Connection with the Ratification of International Anti-Corruption Conventions”
• United Nations Convention against Corruption
• Convention on Criminal Liability for Corruption

Key Provisions

• Increased transparency in court proceedings
• Strengthened measures against corruption in law enforcement, government, and business
• Amendments to several laws, including:
  • Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
  • Code of Administrative Offences
  • Labor Code of the Russian Federation
• Ratification of international anti-corruption conventions

Next Steps

The drafts will be reviewed by parliamentary committees before being voted on by the State Duma. If adopted, the new laws are expected to come into effect in the coming months.

Related Bills

• “On Countering Corruption” (prepared by the Government)
• “On Amending Separate Legislation of the Russian Federation in Connection with the Ratification of International Anti-Corruption Conventions”
• “On Assuring the Rights of Citizens and Organizations to Information on the Judicial Work of Courts of General Jurisdiction in the Russian Federation”

By adopting these laws, Russia aims to promote transparency, improve public trust in institutions, and create a more favorable business environment.