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RF Presidential Decree (After the Russian Revolution, a government proclamation of wide meaning was called a "decree" (Russian: декрет, dekret); more specific proclamations were called ukaz. Both terms are usually translated as 'decree'. According to the Russian Federation's 1993 constitution, an Ukase is a Presidential decree. Such ukazes have the power of laws, but may not alter the Russian constitution or the regulations of existing laws, and may be superseded by laws passed by the Federal Assembly. The Government of Russia can also issue decrees formally called Decisions (Постановления) or Orders (Распоряжения) and may not contradict the constitution/laws or presidential decrees. WAD Alexander Demidov); Decree of the President of Russia (According to the Constitution of Russia the President of Russia may issue decrees (Ukaz or Rasparyazhenya) which are acts of legal binding and have the force of law. The decrees have supreme legal force after the Russian Constitution, Federal constitutional laws and federal laws.[1] Acts of the President of normative character enter into force simultaneously on the entire territory of the Russian Federation upon the expiry of seven days after the date of first publication. Other acts of the President, including acts containing information constituting a state secret, or confidential information shall take effect from the date of signing. WAD Alexander Demidov) |
