Crime and Punishment in Russia

[Lilly]

Is there anyone that knows about Russian judiciary procedures and punishment for crimes ranging from petty theft to murder?

One is under the impression that there is a firing squad ready to shoot anybody for anything.

I have heard the term used "guilty before proven innocent" as in France. In Canada, the accused is innocent until proven guilty.

They say that justice is blind, (the statue of the blindfolded woman holding the scales of justice); how does she know then, if someone tips the scales in their favor, if she can't see? ~smile~

LillyNomad

[Connolly]

Dear lilly,

That was a very interesting passage you submitted! I found it very entertaning in deed!

Unfortunately i know nothing of the sort either but I would be very interested in finding out about it too!

If any body happens to tell you anything about it please write to me and tell me how it is dished out!

My email is:

connolly_matthew@hotmail.com

[Lilly]

Thank you Matthew. I guess everybody is afraid they will be shot by a firing squad if they speak out.

LillyNomad