State Duma backs tougher punishment for false terrorism reportsThe lower house of parliament, the State Duma, passed in the first reading on Friday a draft law tightening penalties for false reports of terrorist attacks up to 10 years in prison.12:59 08.12.2017
State Duma passes bill toughening penalties for animal abuse in second readingThe State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, adopted in the second reading on Friday a bill toughening punishment for cruelty to animals up to 5 years in prison.11:59 08.12.2017
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