Nikolay Fedorov, head of the Institute for Socio-Economic and Political Studies, says that Russia needs an improved Criminal Code, which is part of the program of the All-Russian People’s Front, Interfax reports.
A new Criminal Procedure Code will also be developed.
Detention should be a less common measure during investigation of cases, Fedorov said. The procedure of appointing judges should also be improved. They should pass exams and have their results posted on the Internet. He also pointed out the need to stop allowing former prosecutors, investigators and officers of special services to become judges.
Modern Russia is still based on the Soviet Criminal Code, the expert says.
The program of the All-Russian People’s Front was ordered by Vladimir Putin, the Russian Prime Minister, Leader of the United Russia Party and the front.
There have been two recent deaths in detention centers. A man was hospitalized from a detention center on Tuesday. He died. A school principle died earlier, accused of receiving bribes.
