Zelensky signed laws to increase penalties for treason and looting
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed laws to increase responsibility for treason and looting. This is evidenced by data from the cards of bills on the website of the Verkhovna Rada,
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Thus, on March 4, the law №7116 on amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine to strengthen liability for crimes against the foundations of national security of Ukraine under martial law was returned with the signature of the President, according to the document.
Also on March 4, the law on amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine to strengthen the responsibility for looting №7124 was returned with the President’s signature.
Details
Bill 117116 provides for a maximum penalty of fifteen years’ imprisonment or life imprisonment, with all property confiscated.
It is also proposed to ban any amnesty for those who committed treason and sabotage.
Addition
The Verkhovna Rada Law Enforcement Committee voted to increase the responsibility for looting, and also allowed the use of weapons by the civilian population against the occupiers.
In addition, the Law Enforcement Committee of the Verkhovna Rada supported the draft law, which proposes to provide for punishment for treason and sabotage under martial law.
Source: Ukrgate