Federation Council approves bill on use of force against prisonersRussia’s upper house of parliament on Friday approved a bill regulating the use of force and special equipment such as batons, pepper spray against prisoners.18:09 23.12.2016
President Putin supports tightening penalties for animal abuseRussian President Vladimir Putin said during his annual press-conference on Friday that he would support toughening punishment for animal cruelty.16:39 23.12.2016
Federation Council adopts bill on “foreign financial instruments”The Federation Council has passed a bill prohibiting lawmakers, officials and law enforcement officers to possess and use “foreign financial instruments”.11:47 23.12.2016
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022