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.
The Autonomous District participates in the development and implementation of the unified policy of the Russian Federation in matters of combating crime, safeguarding law and order, and citizens' safety. To achieve these objectives, the Autonomous District provides financial assistance to federal law enforcement agencies within the limits of its authority established by federal law.
The Chukotka Autonomous District concludes contracts and agreements with other subjects of the Russian Federation to coordinate actions in matters of crime prevention and law and order protection.
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.
In accordance with the Federal Law of January 17, 1992, No. 2202-1 "On the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation" (hereinafter referred to as the Federal Law "On the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation"), oversight of the enforcement of laws within the territory of the Autonomous District is carried out by the Prosecutor of the Autonomous District and subordinate prosecutors.
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.
In accordance with the Federal Law "On the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation," the Prosecutor of the Autonomous District is appointed to the position by the President of the Russian Federation upon the recommendation of the General Prosecutor of the Russian Federation, subject to approval by the Duma of the Autonomous District and the Governor of the Autonomous District.
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.
The powers, organization, and procedures of the Prosecutor of the Autonomous District and subordinate prosecutors, who are part of the unified system of the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation, are defined by the Federal Law "On the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation."
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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