Russian lower house adopts bill banning absurd names in first readingThe State Duma, the lower house of Russian parliament, passed in the first reading a bill prohibiting the use of figures, symbols, abbreviation and obscene words in names.16:33 07.03.2017
Putin signs bill on deferral of sentence for pregnant women into lawRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill authorizing courts to set aside real prison sentences for pregnant women and new parents during delivering a judgement into law.14:30 07.03.2017
State Duma passes bill on attorneys’ rights in criminal proceedings in first readingRussian State Duma has passed in the first reading a presidential bill regulating actions of attorneys regarding several issues, which appear during criminal proceedings and during searches at their places of work and life.13:50 07.03.2017
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