Legality, Law and Order, and Public Safety

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Chapter XIV. Legality, Law and Order, and Public Safety

Article 91. Development and Implementation of Policy in the Field of Legality, Law and Order, and Public Safety

Information about changes:

By the law of the Chukotka Autonomous District of October 20, 2010, No. 79-OZ, part 1 of Article 91 of this Charter is presented in a new edition, coming into effect ten days after the official publication of the said law.

See the text of the previous edition.

Article 92. Law Enforcement Agencies

In the Autonomous District, law enforcement agencies act in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation for the purpose of ensuring personal safety, protecting citizens' property, maintaining public order, and combating crime.

Article 93. Prosecutor's Office in the Chukotka Autonomous District

Information about changes:

By the law of the Chukotka Autonomous District of March 30, 2015, No. 20-OZ, amendments have been made to part 1 of Article 93 of this Charter, coming into effect on the day of the official publication of the said law.

See the text of the previous edition.

Information about changes:

By the law of the Chukotka Autonomous District of March 30, 2015, No. 20-OZ, part 2 of Article 93 of this Charter is presented in a new edition, coming into effect on the day of the official publication of the said law.

See the text of the previous edition.

Information about changes:

By the law of the Chukotka Autonomous District of March 30, 2015, No. 20-OZ, part 3 of Article 93 of this Charter is presented in a new edition, coming into effect on the day of the official publication of the said law.

See the text of the previous edition.

Article 94. Notary Services

Notarial activities in the Chukotka Autonomous District for protecting the rights and legitimate interests of citizens and legal entities are carried out by state and private notaries according to the procedures defined by federal laws.

Information about changes:

By the law of the Chukotka Autonomous District of June 6, 2008, No. 67-OZ, amendments have been made to Article 95 of this Charter, coming into effect on the day of the official publication of the said law.

See the text of the previous edition.

Article 95. Legal Assistance

Legal assistance to citizens and legal entities in the Chukotka Autonomous District is provided by legal entities established in accordance with the Federal Law of May 31, 2002, No. 63-FZ "On Advocacy and the Bar in the Russian Federation," as well as individuals who have acquired the status of a lawyer and the right to practice law in accordance with the established procedure. The organization and procedure for the provision of legal assistance are determined by federal legislation.

Analysis

Summary

Chapter XIV of the document focuses on legality, law and order, and public safety in the ​Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. Article 91 states that the autonomous district participates in the development and implementation of the unified policy of the ​Russian Federation in combating crime, safeguarding law and order, and ensuring citizens' safety. The district provides financial assistance to federal ​law enforcement agencies within its authorized limits. Agreements and contracts are made with other entities of the Russian Federation to coordinate actions in crime prevention and law enforcement. Article 92 mentions that law enforcement agencies in the autonomous district act in accordance with Russian Federation legislation to ensure personal safety, protect citizens' property, maintain public order, and combat crime. Article 93 discusses the role of the ​prosecutor's office in overseeing law enforcement within the district, with the Prosecutor of the Autonomous District and subordinate prosecutors responsible for enforcing laws. The appointment and powers of the Prosecutor of the Autonomous District are determined by the Federal Law "On the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation." Article 94 states that notarial activities in the district are carried out by state and private notaries in accordance with federal laws. Lastly, Article 95 emphasizes that legal assistance to citizens and legal entities in the district is provided by legal entities established in accordance with federal laws on advocacy and the bar, as well as qualified individuals who have acquired the status of a lawyer. The organization and procedures for legal assistance are determined by federal legislation. 

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