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Easier contact for arrested persons with defenders: end of bureaucracy

New regulations will facilitate contact for temporarily arrested persons with their defense lawyers. Instead of applying for each visit, the lawyer will receive consent for multiple meetings, speeding up access to legal aid. The change aims to fully ensure the right to defense and streamline the work of authorities.
Key points
Temporarily arrested persons will gain faster and easier access to their defense lawyers, strengthening their right to defense.
Lawyers will no longer need to submit separate applications for each visit; one consent will allow multiple meetings.
The change will reduce bureaucracy and administrative burden for courts and prosecutors, potentially speeding up proceedings.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-23
For 240
Against 174
Abstain 20
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Status:
Transmitted to President
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Additional Information
Print number: 10_1110
Process start date: 2025-03-18
Voting date: 2026-01-23
Meeting no: 50
Voting no: 50
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What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 10_1110.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Temporarily arrested persons will gain faster and easier access to their defense lawyers, strengthening their right to defense.
  • Lawyers will no longer need to submit separate applications for each visit; one consent will allow multiple meetings.
  • The change will reduce bureaucracy and administrative burden for courts and prosecutors, potentially speeding up proceedings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Transmitted to President.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

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