The constitutional court of the Russian Federation registered the complaint of the Society for the protection of clients ' rights (ozpp) on the law On joining of Crimea to Russia, said Tuesday on the Internet office of the court.

From the records of the court that the complaint to the law "On adoption of the Russian Federation the Republic of Crimea and education Of the Russian Federation new subjects - the Republic of Crimea and the Federal city of Sevastopol" received and recorded by the court, she is given a unique number.

now the complaint is placed on the study to find out whether it is valid.

first great response received released ozpp memo, which Russian tourists were encouraged to enter the Peninsula only with the permission of the Ukrainian authorities. Leader Vladimir Putin called tips ozpp service of foreign interests, and the General Prosecutor's office sent investigators materials for a criminal case.

Applicants believe that the accession of Crimea to Russia " was a breach of continuity ".

"This casts doubt on the continuity of public international obligations of the Russian Federation, the legitimacy of the new constitutional order of Russia, the possibility of stable existence, the lack of internal contradictions" - believed the Applicants.

The constitutional court is obliged to decide whether to accept a complaint for consideration, not later than 3 months from the time of its registration.


Crimea and Sevastopol became the Russian regions after the referendum in which an overwhelming number of voters (96, 77%) with a turnout of 83, 1%. The corresponding agreement was signed on 18 March, then it was approved by the State Duma and the Federation Council. They Also adopted the Federal constitutional law on education of 2 new regions of the Russian Federation - Republic of Crimea and the Federal city of Sevastopol. The head of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin both documents. Also before, Putin said that the referendum in Crimea complies with international law and the UN Charter. Ukraine considers Crimea its, but at the time occupied territory. The US, EU and their partner countries Also do not recognize the reunification of Russia and Crimea, They introduced penalties against the parts authorized by the Russian Federation and organizations. Read more About sanctions against Russia read in

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