Open Government Working Group wrapped up an anti-corruption initiative of Alexei Navalny and the fight against corruption Fund (BCF). Discussion of the initiative on the working group was held with the scandal and loud argument. At a meeting of opponents of the initiative assured that agree with her spirit, but the wording is not inconsistent with the Constitution. Navalny supporters and political analysts believe that the real reason for rejection – purely political.
The initiative FBK – online petition “On criminal liability for illicit enrichment of officials and other persons required to provide information about their income and costs “- attracted more than 100 thousand. votes on the website of the Russian public initiative and the law should be considered by the authorities.
In early February, a working group Minister Abyzova already considered this petition. But then it was rejected with the scandal. At a meeting of several media were not allowed, the head of the Presidential Council on Human Rights Mikhail Fedotov remembered the “37th year” and Igor Zubov, Deputy Interior Minister, said that “all the color revolutions in all countries began under the banner of the fight against corruption.”
But finally reject the initiative of the working group for the first time could not, because at the meeting did not muster a quorum.
One of the main claims of the team Navalny was that ” not formulated the act. ” Therefore, at the second meeting of FBK amended: a fine of up to twice the amount of “illicit enrichment” or up to two years were asked to punish possession of the assets, the value of which far exceeds lawful income. For official – a fine of five times the amount, or up to three years.
In a large scale illicit enrichment officials punished for up to seven years with a fine of five times the amount of illegal enrichment.
Before the meeting, the executive director of the fight against corruption (FBC) Roman Rubanov said “Gazeta.ru” that the committee members first saw the draft resolution and multi-page conclusion is literally just that. The document was machine Open Government on the recommendations of relevant agencies – the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Justice.
The resolution has been reduced to the following: the initiative is unconstitutional; Commission should analyze the anti-corruption legislation; send to HRC reform proposals.
«We have come to the meeting, they saw the resolution and conclusion. Most likely, our initiative just to swing, to descend into the bowels of the HRC, and there she stuck “- Rubanov predicted developments.
At this point, entered the hall chair of the group, the head of the Open Government Mikhail Abizov and announced the availability of the quorum required for a final vote. He immediately said that the resolution has been prepared, approved and are ready to protocol decision fundamentally new proposals have been received.
Position opponents Navalny initiative (which included political scientist Iosif Diskin, the Liberal Democratic Party deputy Yaroslav Nilov, “United Russia” Vladimir Piligin and Sergey Zhelezniak head Alexander Oslon FOM) boiled down to the fact that the existing set of anti-corruption legislation is self-sufficient, Navalny measures contrary to the Constitution and redundancy.
Niles said he “spit on Navalny” and with minimal updates supported draft resolution rejects the initiative. Deputies also complained that all such initiatives are “political color».
Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov, who said at the last meeting that the fight against corruption – the first sign of a color revolution, and this time caused a stir by calling voted for the initiative Navalny Russians “Trojan horses».
Rubanov, defending the bill, recalled that that for him online ROI voted 100 thousand., another million people to It knows the polls 80% of Russians support the prosecution of illicit enrichment, “which still requires the commission?».
«Treat offers ROI, scored 100 thousand. votes – an initiative of the President of the Russian Federation, I have a request Dear Mr. President “- with undisguised malice reminded the representative BCF
Elena Galician from HSE, in turn, was surprised that the report did not indicate what specific laws against the fight against corruption already exist.
The most emotional defender Ivan Pavlov proved initiative – a lawyer accused of gosizmene mother of many children Svetlana Davydova. He was indignant: conclusion from anonymous officials committee members received at the last moment. In a raised voice Pavlov called deputies to think about their reputation and risks of re-election if they reject the initiative.
«This pressure?” – Asked sociologist Oslon.
«Yes», - cut lawyer Pavlov.
Hall rustled and Abizov banged on the table, trying to calm the crowd. What is happening increasingly resembles a political talk show on TV. Similarities has added seating committee members – deputies and officials on the one side of the table opposite the liberal professors HSE and human rights.
Head of “open government” is justified: the Regulation allows to give an opinion at the last moment and the Commission has to take a procedural decision – to reject the initiative .
«Consider document prepared I am,” – said Abizov in response to complaints about anonymous Pavlova formal replies.
Sergey Zhelezniak put an end: in spirit The Commission supports the initiative, but support from mismatching the law can not.
As a result of the resolution, in fact rejects the initiative, voted 16 members and 2 abstained, and two voted against. The decision of “open government” says that the issue of fighting corruption “important and relevant” and delegated to the government commission led by a member of the presidential HRC Kirill Kabanov. He offered to bring deputies, senators and other experts to “Integrated improvement of legislation in the field of combating corruption.” Expert opinion submitted to the government and the presidential council on anti-corruption.
At the disposal of “Gazety.Ru” there is a draft conclusion of the working group signed Abyzova. It is plainly stated that “corruption is a serious threat to society and the state,” but then begin many “buts».
The document states that the measures “contrary to the Constitution and the fundamental principles of the legal system of the Russian Federation.” Motivated by the fact that Russia and so fully ratified the UN anti-corruption convention, and Article 20 is optional for adoption and is not combined with Russian law, as spelled out in the Constitution of the presumption of innocence. One of the arguments – the position of Anti-Corruption Office of the President of the Russian Federation, “these measures require additional justification, given the complexity of their implementation».
«swing, – said” Gazeta.ru “final decision Rubanov. – There are a huge number of ways to remove all the contradictions and bring it under Russian law. But they can not take it for political reasons and, on the other hand, the right to reject a bad decision in terms of reputation. Resolution we understand as an attempt to kill and inhibit initiative ».
Abizov also commented on the decision to reporters. “I think that too much to detail in legal language and the requirement to amend the federal legislation for this kind of low-tech initiatives. Although I’m sure that 90% of signatories to a petition signed by not specific paragraphs, they subscribed to the idea – explained Abizov. – Now we can not discard the published draft and consider only the idea. It would be wrong ».
The Minister promised to achieve empowerment Open Government for completion of popular initiatives to continue to avoid such scandals.
The head of the Political expert group Konstantin Kalachev believes that for the authorities to support the anti-corruption initiative Navalny – means to recognize its social usefulness and correctness.
«The official reasons – it is an occasion, that he opposition – the reason” – says expert resolution OP. However, he believes that Abizov not so well known among the population to hit him on the deviation of the initiative, the shadow may lie more on the government as a whole.
«But it depends on who will play and how this topic in the media and social networks, whose version would be more convincing. Although Abizov in this situation can take the fire itself »,
– the expert said.
Earlier, authorities is not supported another petition Alexei Navalny, collect 100 thousand . votes on the website ROI – to limit the cost of 1.5 million vehicles officials rubles.
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