State Duma committee backs toughening punishment for terrorist recruitmentThe State Duma Committee on State Building and Legislation has recommended that the lower house’s members adopt in the first reading a bill toughening punishment for recruiting terrorists up to life sentence.18:00 10.10.2017
Russia’s Ombudsman pushes for convicts to be confined near relatives’ residencesRussia’s Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has addressed the State Duma advocating an initiative to adopt legislation permitting convicts to be transferred to penal facilities situated closer to the places their relatives live.17:05 10.10.2017
Russian President appoints Interdepartmental Commission for Council of EuropeRussian President Vladimir Putin has appointed the Interdepartmental Commission for the Council of Europe (CoE).12:47 10.10.2017
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