Putin signs life-sentence penalty for treason into law. Other amendments include penalties for aiding organizations like ICC.
Source: Meduza
Vladimir Putin has signed into law new amendments to Russia’s Criminal Code, increasing the penalties for treason, terrorism, and aiding the work of international organizations in which Russia is not a member.
High treason is now punishable by up to life in prison.
The prosecution can now request sentences of up to 20 years when prosecuting terrorism cases. The minimal penalty for recruiting accomplices for acts of terrorism has been increased to 7 years in prison.
The Criminal Code has also been expanded with a new article on aiding the work of international organizations (like the International Criminal Court). Aiding the execution of such organizations’ decisions may entail up to five years in prison if convicted.
