The Federation Council approved the law on contract service for convicts and persons with limited fitness

The Federation Council approved a law according to which citizens with limited serviceability and citizens with a criminal record will be able to conclude contracts with the Ministry of Defense. The senators also supported the bill, liberating from criminal liability of contractors and mobilized who have committed crimes of small and medium gravity.

The text of the legislative initiative indicates that in Russia a significant number of citizens were identified who wish to enter military service under a contract, from among those with whom a contract cannot be concluded. These citizens include those with a criminal record.

In this regard, as the authors of the law believe, it is necessary to make appropriate amendments to another document – the law “On military duty and military service.” At the same time, the Ministry of Defense will be able to conclude contracts with those with a criminal record and limited fit only “during the period of mobilization and in wartime.”

Also adopted by the senators, the law provides for an age limit for contract service. For those with the rank of senior officer (up to Colonel General, Admiral inclusive) – 70 years, for those with a different military rank – 65 years.

initiative made to the State Duma on May 31, United Russia deputies Andrey Kartapolov and Andrey Krasov.

Alexander Kislov