Law & Legislation

Putin approves simplification of preliminary investigation procedure

President Vladimir Putin has signed a law simplifying the preliminary investigation of criminal cases.

18:01 04.03.2013

US Senate considers broadening scope of media coverage in federal courts

A bipartisan group of US senators reintroduced a law aiming to vest all federal courts with the authority to open proceedings to television and radio broadcasts.

14:51 04.03.2013

Egypt's constitutional court legalizes Islamist-led legislature

Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court has ruled against hearing the case of the illegitimacy of the Constitutional Commission. As a result, it has indirectly legalized the Islamist-dominated panel's activity, including the new constitution which it drafted.

13:16 04.03.2013

Putin submits bill on mixed electoral system to State Duma

President Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill on a mixed electoral system to the State Duma. The president's previous bill on this has been withdrawn, a parliament representative said.

13:19 01.03.2013

Antitrust watchdog proposes bill on sound volume of commercials

The Federal Antimonopoly Service has drafted amendments to the law on advertising to ensure that commercials are broadcast at a lower volume than the TV and radio programs.

11:08 28.02.2013

Possible risks of eBay sales of Chelyabinsk meteorite fragments

Fragments of a meteorite which fell in the Chelyabinsk Region in mid-February have surfaced on eBay. Although sales of the meteorite fragments are brisk, Russian lawyers have not yet decided whether or not this trade is legal.

10:02 27.02.2013

Investigators probe improper use of state funds for convict tracking devices

Investigators have launched an inspection into the improper use of about 1 billion rubles ($33 million) for purchasing electronic bracelets for convicts, Investigative Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin wrote on his Twitter account on Tuesday.

18:04 26.02.2013

Government commission approves bill on assisting deceased judges' families

The Russian government's legislative commission has approved a bill on providing social assistance to unemployable family members of deceased judges, the government reported on its website on Tuesday.

16:02 26.02.2013

Lukashenko warns Belarusian businesses against financing opposition

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has warned Belarusian businesses not to finance the opposition, while offering assistance to companies that support the nation's development.

15:23 26.02.2013

London High Court freezes more assets of former BTA bank chairman

The High Court of Justice in London has issued orders prohibiting further assets belonging to former board chairman of the Kazakhstan-based BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov from undergoing any transactions.

15:02 26.02.2013

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

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Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditions

Russia'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 Duma

Lawmakers 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.

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