Federation Council Allows Bailiffs to Use Firearms

02.08.2024 13:27

The law, approved by the Federation Council, allows bailiffs to use firearms.

Employees of enforcement agencies will have the right to use physical force and special means.

TASS reports this with reference to the document.

The Federation Council approved this law at a plenary session on Friday.

Bailiffs will be able to use firearms, pepper spray, stun guns, rubber truncheons and handcuffs.

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According to the law, in the event of injury or death of a citizen, the bailiff is responsible for notifying the prosecutor and relatives.

Earlier, the Russian National Guard proposed giving deputy chairmen of the Central Bank, their advisers and other employees the right to carry weapons.

They will be able to receive a service pistol or a submachine gun, according to the project.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources