Russian human rights council calls for amending legislation to protect journalists’ rightsRussia’s criminal procedure legislation needs amendments to eliminate the antinomies related to the assurance of journalists’ rights, Chairman of the Presidential Council for Human Rights Mikhail Fedotov said at a round-table conference on Wednesday.12:45 24.04.2019
Putin toughens punishment for leaving road traffic accident sceneRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill toughening punishment for leaving a scene of personal injury road traffic accidents into law.10:54 24.04.2019
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