Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a bill that will grant former presidents lifetime immunity once they leave office. As per the new bill, former presidents will also be exempt from questioning from police or investigators as well as searches or arrests.The legislation was part of constitutional amendments that were approved this summer in a nationwide vote that allow Putin, 68, to remain as Russian president until 2036. 

The former Russian presidents were immune from prosecution only for crimes committed while in office, till now. Without the new immunity, a former president can still be stripped of immunity if accused of treason or other grave crimes and the charges are confirmed by the Supreme and Constitutional courts. The bill that Putin signed gives special grant to former presidents, a lifetime seat in the Federation Council or senate, a strong and powerful position that assures immunity from prosecution upon leaving the presidency. 

The lower house State Duma on Tuesday passed legislation making information about employees of Russia's judicial system, law enforcement and regulatory and military bodies confidential. The bill now requires Putin's signature a formal step to become law. 

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