State Duma deputies are developing new measures to combat illegal migration.
Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Irina Yarovaya shared a comment on this topic.
All crimes related to illegal migration will be classified as serious and especially serious, TASS reports.
In addition, the lower house of parliament will consider a bill on the forced deportation of migrants who have served prison sentences in the Russian Federation.
The discussion of these measures took place in the State Duma on Friday, July 12. The deputies agreed on the main points.
Now they are waiting for feedback from relevant departments and law enforcement agencies. Within a week, they must outline their position on this bill.
The authorities are paying special attention to measures to prevent the organization of illegal migration.
Recently, the number of crimes committed by people from other countries has increased in Russia.
Members of parliament are working on laws that will help curb the situation and prevent such crimes in the future.
