Latvia out of time for Soviet symbols ban by May 9The Latvian parliament on Thursday upheld a proposal by the Reform Party to nullify a time limit for considering a bill that would prohibit the use of Soviet and Nazi symbols.17:47 18.04.2013
State Duma cancels draft exemption for those who served in foreign armiesOn Wednesday, the State Duma held the first reading of a bill which cancels draft exemption for those who have undergone military service in countries with which Russia does not have relevant agreements.10:21 18.04.2013
State Duma deputy speaker proposes banning guns in public placesState Duma Deputy Speaker Sergei Zheleznyak has proposed banning or limiting guns in public places on Wednesday. He believes that several bills should be considered that seek to ban or to limit guns in public places, where security must be ensured by law enforcement agencies.15:53 17.04.2013
Corruption crimes increase by almost one-fourthThe number of corruption crimes has increased by about one-fourth in 2012, according to a report submitted by Prosecutor General Yury Chaika to the Federation Council.15:20 17.04.2013
Federation Council approves bill on polite treatment in detentionThe Federation Council approved on Wednesday a government-sponsored bill on administrative detention, adding a requirement that detained individuals should be treated politely by the detention center administration, staff and medical personnel.14:51 17.04.2013
Parliament approves fines for pet ownersOn Tuesday the State Duma approved amendments to the Administrative Offences Code which introduce fines for pet owners, in particular for walking dogs on childrens playgrounds or for keeping too many cats.10:54 17.04.2013
No new article in the Criminal Code for anti-blasphemy law - MPThe authors of the anti-blasphemy law have decided against proposing a new article for the Criminal Code in time for the bill's second reading and instead suggest amending the existing article.10:17 16.04.2013
Egyptian parliament amends election lawThe Egyptian parliament's upper house on Thursday approved a revised law on parliamentary elections and political rights. The document has now been forwarded to the Supreme Constitutional Court, a parliament source told reporters.11:40 12.04.2013
Kremlin backs religious sentiment protection billThe Kremlin favors the idea of adopting a law protecting the religious feelings of Russian citizens, the Russian presidential spokesman said Thursday.17:41 11.04.2013
Lawmakers uphold relaxed conditions for foreign ownership in small businessAt a meeting on Thursday, the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy endorsed a bill that lifts a number of restrictions for participation in the registered capital of small companies for foreigners and innovative development institutions.16:19 11.04.2013
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