Law & Legislation

Powers of attorney for driving cars to be cancelled from New Year

The government has approved the cancellation of powers of attorney for cars; from January, drivers will only have to have a certificate of the car's registration.

13:17 15.11.2012

Russia's lower house adopts individual bankruptcy bill

Russia's Lower House of parliament, the State Duma adopted a bill on the bankruptcy of individuals in the first reading. The bill states that a citizen who finds himself in financial difficulty can submit a bankruptcy statement to the court.

11:03 15.11.2012

Anti-tobacco bill to be considered in December

The first reading of the anti-tobacco bill in the State Duma will be held in December, says First Deputy Chairman of the Health Committee of the State Duma Nikolai Gerasimenko.

13:41 14.11.2012

US Reps to vote on Magnitsky list and Jackson-Vanik amendment on Nov. 16

The House of Representatives will vote on the bill on the Magnitsky list and the simultaneous annulment of the Jackson-Vanik amendment on November 16, according the house's schedule.

13:22 14.11.2012

Migrants to take Russian language tests from December 1

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a law requiring labor migrants to pass a Russian language exam. According to the law, foreigners will have to prove that they have at least a basic knowledge of Russian.

11:43 14.11.2012

Increased liabilty proposed for weapons handling under the influence

State Duma Committee on Security and Combating Corruption head Irina Yarovaya has submitted amendments to the State Duma to the legislation which increases liability for using weapons while intoxicated, as well as raising the age for buying weapons from 18 to 21.

11:11 14.11.2012

Law on state treason to come into effect in November

The law increasing the severity of punishment for disclosing state secrets and imposing criminal liability for the illegal acquisition of classified information will be published by Rossiyskaya Gazeta daily today, and thus will come in effect.

10:26 14.11.2012

Lower house cracks down on illegal asset ownership by top officials

The State Duma Tuesday considered amendments to legislation aimed at clamping down on the ownership of illegal assets by top officials. Combined, these amendments strengthen and clarify the sanctions that can be imposed against officials who fail to disclose property ownership.

17:46 13.11.2012

UAE toughens punishment for online threats to national security

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has signed a law toughening punishment for the use of the Internet to disturb national security.

14:09 13.11.2012

Bill on depriving lawmakers of immunity heads to parliament

State Duma Committee on Constitutional Legislation and United Russia party member Vladimir Ponezhevsky has submitted a bill for consideration that specifies the procedure for submitting an application to parliament on depriving a deputy or a senator of immunity, RIA Novosti reported.

18:00 12.11.2012

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