Putin wants to allow the sentencing of heads of companies who violate the fulfillment of state military orders
The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin has submitted for consideration of the State Duma the bill that proposes 4 to 8 years of imprisonment for the heads of companies who have abused their power in implementing the state defense order (SDO). The corresponding document was published in the electronic database of the lower house of the parliament.
The bill establishes the "responsibility of the person performing administrative functions in commercial or other organizations, for abusing authority at the implementation of the state defense order," the explanatory note says. The document also introduces "the responsibility of officials for abusing power at the implementation of SDOs."
In addition, amendments have been made to the Criminal Code of Russia "providing for confiscation of the property received as a result of the mentioned crimes."