MPs pass law “On order of serving of administrative arrest” in second reading

The document envisages legal status of special receivers for detention of persons, subject to administrative arrest, the order of their reception, detention and release, rights and duties, disciplinary measures and other rules relating to the execution of administrative arrest.

Adoption of the document will strengthen the protection of the rights and freedoms of detainees, ensure single practice of serving administrative detention, enhancing the effectiveness of law-enforcement bodies and the responsibility of their employees in the sphere.

After discussions, the MPs passed the law, which will be directed to the Senate for approval.