Members of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture, Sport and Youth Affairs preliminary considered the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Physical Culture and Sport in the Russian Federation” submitted by the Government of the Russian Federation. The draft law is aimed at establishment of a legal framework for ensuring integral security during international sports events in Russia that create the obligations for the Russian Federation.
“This government bill is one
of the priorities, as it is associated with the empowerment of the President of Russia. It is aimed at establishment of a legal framework for ensuring integral
security during international sports events in Russia. Possible measures
include the designation of controlled and off-limit areas, restrictions on the entry or temporary stay of citizens the prohibition of trafficking in weapons, ammunition,
explosives and others”, Mikhail Degtiarev
Mikhail Vladimiroviсh
said.
“The draft law is a continuation of targeted efforts to analyze the interim measures adopted for 2018 FIFA World Cup with and their further legal entitlement. This task was set by Vladimir V. Putin during the meeting of the Presidential Council for the Development of Physical Culture and Sport. I am currently heading a working group on improving legislation in the field of physical culture and sports created within the Council, which is analyzing such legislation. The 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk, the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship in St. Petersburg and other major international sporting events will soon take place. And ensuring the safety of our citizens and guests is a primary national task,” Chairman of the Committee on Physical Culture, Sport and Youth Affairs emphasized.
