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Russian president may send anti-graft bill to parliament Sept. 30

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Russia's president could submit a package of anti-corruption laws to parliament's lower house on September 30, the Kremlin administration head said Tuesday.
MOSCOW, September 23 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's president could submit a package of anti-corruption laws to parliament's lower house on September 30, the Kremlin administration head said Tuesday.

Sergei Naryshkin said the draft laws would be considered at an anti-corruption council meeting scheduled for September 30. "If approved, the president could introduce the package to the State Duma the same day," he added.

President Dmitry Medvedev approved a plan to counter corruption in July. It envisages the creation of anti-corruption units in every branch of the Russian government.

Under the plan, Russian military officers, customs officials, judges and police would have to declare their property. In addition, Russia could soon establish a special disciplinary court for civil servants.

The fight against corruption has become one of Medvedev's top priorities. Two weeks after his inauguration he signed a decree setting up a presidential anti-corruption council.

In late June, Naryshkin presented a draft national anti-corruption program. Under it, all government bodies in Russia were asked to adopt their own anti-corruption plans by November 1.

Proposals have also been made to develop a system of incentives and safeguards for individuals who have provided reliable information about corruption, as well as mechanisms "stimulating anti-corruption behavior" among civil servants.

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