Russian lawmakers to consider bill on fines for inciting terrorism in mediaThe State Duma, the lower house of parliament, on February 20 will consider in the first reading a bill proposing a fine of up to 1 million rubles ($16,000) for mass media accused of inciting violence and terrorism.11:03 19.02.2015
Bill on foreign athletes reaches Russian parliamentA bill establishing a procedure for hiring foreign athletes, coaches and other specialists in winter and summer team sports has been submitted to the State Duma.12:03 17.02.2015
Parliamentary candidates may be required to report loan debtsState Duma's Communist lawmaker Vadim Solovyov is proposing to oblige parliamentary candidates to disclose information about loan debts.10:32 17.02.2015
Russian lawmakers back $15,000 fine for inciting terrorismThe State Duma Committee for Constitutional Legislation recommended that the lower house adopt a bill proposing a fine of up to 1 million rubles (over $15,000) for mass media accused of inciting violence and terrorism.12:56 16.02.2015
Russian officials to be encouraged to report corruption - reportThe government has drafted a bill promising financial rewards, confidentiality and preservation of jobs for officials who report corruption.10:51 13.02.2015
Russian senator proposes to suspend officials for withholding informationKonstantin Dobrynin, deputy head of the Federation Council Committee on Constitutional Law and State Development, has proposed suspending officials for up to one year for denying information to mass media.17:53 12.02.2015
Latvians face up to 10 years in prison for taking part in armed conflictsOn Thursday, Latvia’s parliament adopted in the final reading amendments to legislation introducing criminal liability for illegal participation in hostilities abroad and for recruiting, training and sending people to such conflicts.14:50 12.02.2015
Russia proposes reviewing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - reportThe Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights has put forward a proposal to amend the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which the UN General Assembly adopted on December 10, 1948.10:32 12.02.2015
Russian lawmaker proposes obligatory DNA screening as a measure to fight crimeDeputy Head of the State Duma Committee on Natural Resources and Environment Protection, Maksim Shingarkin, member of the Liberal Democratic Party, has proposed introducing obligatory DNA registration of Russian citizens as a tool in fighting crime.17:22 11.02.2015
Russian Finance Ministry updates bill on Ponzi schemesRussia’s Finance Ministry has updated and submitted to the government a bill introducing criminal liability for organizing and advertising pyramid schemes.11:34 11.02.2015
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