Law & Legislation

Latvia out of time for Soviet symbols ban by May 9

The 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 armies

On 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 places

State 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-fourth

The 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 detention

The 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 owners

On 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 - MP

The 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 law

The 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 bill

The 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 business

At 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

Top news

Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

Russia's Supreme Court proposed not to implement rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR).

12:53 09.12.2025

Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

The mechanism for redomiciliating foreign companies to Russian jurisdiction, in effect since 2018, has recently encountered serious obstacles. Taking into account the background of sanctions-related restrictions introduced in 2022 through 2025, it has become extremely difficult to achieve the goal. The situation gave rise to the phenomenon of dual domicile and led to a rise in the number of new litigations, both in Russia and abroad.

12:32 09.12.2025

Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

A military court in Donetsk sentenced three soldiers to up to 12 years in prison for torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a 63-year-old U.S. national who collaborated with Sputnik news agency.

14:05 08.12.2025