The new Constitution of the Lugansk People’s Republic retains the original government system except the judicial branch, LPR People’s Council (parliament) member Alexander Kriyerenko told the Lugansk Media Center.
“Our government system which comprises the legislative, executive and judicial branches remains intact,” Kriyerenko said. “The People’s Council remains the only legislative body which keeps its name. The executive branch is represented by the LPR government and LPR Head. The judicial branch is represented by general courts and magistrates. The LPR had no magistracy before. It is being introduced as required by Russian federal laws.”
“The LPR Supreme Court will not be the ultimate authority in the justice system, but <...> an intermediate one,” he added.
“Appeals can now be lodged from here. Cassation court districts are usually pooled. For example, a cassation court in Saratov handles Moscow region cases. It follows that they are much larger than a region which accommodates them. “I’m confident that we’ll build a similar justice system,” the LPR lawmaker said.
On May 11, 2014, the Lugansk and Donetsk People’s Republics and several areas controlled by Kiev forces, held a referendum on LPR and DPR self-determination. Voter turnout in Lugansk Region made up 81 percent and in Donetsk Region 75 percent. LPR and DPR independence was supported by 96.2 percent and 89.7 percent of voters, respectively. The Republics proclaimed their state sovereignty on May 12, 2014. On May 18, 2014, the People’s Council adopted a provisional Fundamental Law (Constitution) of the Lugansk People’s Republic. On May 15, 2020, LPR leader Leonid Pasechnik established LPR Constitution Day by his decree. It is marked annually on May 18.
The Lugansk People’s Republic became a part of Russia on September 30, 2022 following the unification referendum.*i*v
