Tougher punishment proposed for false terrorism reportsPavel Krasheninnikov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on State Building and Legislation, has drafted a bill toughening penalties for false reports of terrorist attacks up to 10 years in prison.14:59 15.11.2017
State Duma passes amendment on media classified as “foreign agents”The State Duma has passed an amendment, which allows the state to recognize foreign media receiving financing from abroad as “foreign agents”, in the third and final reading.13:44 15.11.2017
Putin signs bill on registry of socially beneficial NGOs into lawRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill granting regional governments a right to evaluate the quality of socially beneficial services provided by socially-oriented non-governmental organizations (NGOs) into law.11:59 15.11.2017
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