The security in the country, the crime level and the percentage of criminal cases solved were discussed today in the Palace of Independence. The Head of State received reports from the Prosecutor General of Belarus and the head of the Investigative Committee.
In solving crimes it is inadmissible that innocent people suffer. Alexander Lukashenko focused on this when turning to Ivan Noskevich. The Head of State is closely following the work of the youngest department of the country. It was created as a result of a serious reform of law enforcement structures.
Last year, the number of statements received by the investigating authorities increased by more than 10 percent. At the same time, the number of initiated criminal cases decreased. This is the result of work to prevent the facts of unjustified criminal prosecution. The main principle of work of the Investigative Committee is objective and comprehensive investigation.
The chairman of the Investigative Committee reported on investigation of criminal cases that are under the personal control of Alexander Lukashenko. There are advances in the investigation of the murder of a businessman under Berezino which occurred in September 2016. The Head of State constantly monitors the investigation of the double murder in the school in Stolbtsy.
In general, the crime rate decreased by 3% in 2018. In particular, there were fewer robberies, murders, and drunk drivers. Despite the positive dynamics, there are a number of issues that require attention of the Head of State. Therefore, Alexander Lukashenko instructed to prepare a meeting with the entire power unit of the country.
The President drew attention to the main instructions that he gave to the General Prosecutor's Office: to control external receivables from business entities and keep the pace of the fight against corruption.
In the opinion of the Prosecutor General, anti-corruption commissions should work more effectively. Alexander Konyuk announces a reboot for them in the near future. A number of changes in their work are prepared. Most often the facts of corruption were found in the areas of transport, construction and public administration.
The receivables are declining: this issue is also under the control of the Prosecutor General’s Office. According to Alexander Konuk, criminal schemes in this area have been discovered.
Since Alexander Konyuk also heads the supervisory board of the Belarusian Federation of ski races, the Head of State asked about the situation in this area.
