Senators approve “On internal affairs bodies”

The law defines the system and the structure of the internal affairs bodies, their rights, duties and powers, the requirements for their employees, as well as measures of their legal and social protection.

The law sets out the basic objectives, directions and principles of activity of law enforcement bodies. They are entrusted with the protection of the rights, freedoms and lawful interests of citizens, public order and public safety, the property of businesses and individuals.

The establishment of specific responsibilities of internal affairs agencies, including the protection of rights, freedoms and lawful interests of citizens, the property of legal entities and individuals, prevention, detection, suppression of crimes and other offenses, ensuring the safety of citizens in public places increases their responsibility in front of the society and state.

It also sets minimal requirements for hiring employees to the internal affairs bodies, the terms of its passage.

Senators said that the law will strengthen the authority of the bodies of internal affairs, the rule of law in their activities, as well as increase responsibility of employees.