Bill on certain prison conditions for terror convicts wins Russian senators’ approvalA package of draft laws aimed to prevent the spreading of radical extremist ideologies in places of confinement has been approved by the upper house of Russian parliament, the Federation Council.19:20 21.12.2018
Simplified procedure of inmates’ release on medical grounds backed by Federation CouncilA bill simplifying a procedure for the release of seriously ill convicts from serving sentence was approved by Russian senators on Friday.16:39 21.12.2018
Russian senators approve bill on criminal cases termination after damage repaymentThe Federation Council members on Friday backed extension of a list of criminal cases which can be closed after the damage caused is paid.14:59 21.12.2018
Federation Council approves bill on mitigated punishment for extremismRussia’s Federation Council has approved a bill mitigating punishment for extremism and incitement of hatred and enmity.12:33 21.12.2018
Russia’s upper house backs draft law on child rights commissioners’ powersThe Federation Council, the upper house of Russian parliament, on Friday approved a legislative proposal to extend the powers of children’s rights commissioners.11:39 21.12.2018
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