Vladimir Putin discussed issues of cooperation with NGOs together with Russian Human Rights Ombudsman Vladimir Lukin, Chairman of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights Mikhail Fedotov, and Chairperson of the Presidium of the Civil Dignity national public movement Ella Pamfilova.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Commissioners for Entrepreneurs’ Rights in the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Part One of the Russian Federation Civil Code and Federal Law On Non-Business Entities.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Sanctions for Individuals Violating Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms of the Citizens of the Russian Federation.

The meeting, which was held ahead of International Human Rights Day, addressed current issues related to defending citizens’ rights and freedoms.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Refugees and Article 8 of the Federal Law On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Council for Civil Society and Human Rights.

Mikhail Fedotov submitted to Vladimir Putin a list of candidates for the Council, compiled ​​following public consultations.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with human rights ombudspersons from over 60 Russian regions.

The Seliger 2012 National Youth Education Forum, which ran from July 1 to August 2 in Tver Region, was among the subjects discussed at the meeting.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the United States of America on Simplifying Visa Procedures for Citizens of the Russian Federation and the United States of America.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and Certain Legislative Acts.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On the Donation of Blood and Its Components.

Vladimir Putin submitted to the Parliament his opinion on draft laws currently under consideration by the State Duma aimed at amending legislation regulating the activities of nongovernmental organisations and amending the Criminal Code and other legislative acts to increase liability for violating the constitutional rights of individuals to protection of their honour and dignity.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Chairman of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights Mikhail Fedotov, Human Rights Ombudsman Vladimir Lukin and Presidential Commissioner for Entrepreneurs’ Rights Boris Titov.

Mr Lukin briefed Vladimir Putin on the work of human rights ombudspersons in the regions.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 54 of the Federal Law On the Police Force, Article 6 of the Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Bailiffs and Certain Other Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.