The State Duma supported a project to expand the powers of the police

MOSCOW, Oct 27 – RIA Novosti. The Security and Anti-Corruption Committee recommended The State Duma adopt in the first reading the draft on the new powers of the police. The document entered the lower house in mid-May. If it is accepted, the police will be able to open cars to save lives or detain criminals, ensure security during riots, emergency situations and the threat of a terrorist attack. In this case, the owner of the car will have to notify about the incident within 24 hours. In addition, the police guarantee the safety of the vehicle. The explanatory note says that this is aimed “at strengthening the rights and legitimate interests of citizens.” community, deputies and senators, as well as the Ombudsman, “the head of the committee told reporters Vasily Piskarev.The deputies noted that by the second reading it is necessary to more clearly spell out some provisions of the bill.

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