Russia mulls bill that would allow ousted MPs to appeal impeachmentThe Russian government reported Tuesday that a legislative commission has approved a draft law that if enacted would allow lawmakers to appeal the impeachment process.14:44 19.03.2013
Government kicks back bill on selling spirits from mobile vendorsThe government has returned the draft law on the sale of spirits in outlying towns from mobile retail vehicles for rewording.11:18 18.03.2013
Russia may increase fivefold fine for misleading consumersThe State Duma will consider a bill raising the fine for misleading consumers fivefold in the first reading on March 19.17:35 15.03.2013
Foreign banks banned from opening branches in RussiaPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a government-sponsored law banning foreign banks from opening branches in Russia, PRIME reported on Friday, citing a post on the government legal information website.15:20 15.03.2013
Putin signs law protesting cultivation of coca plants in BoliviaPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law opposing the proposed UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs reservation which will allow Bolivia to grow coca plants.14:48 15.03.2013
Duma approves tougher punishment for drunk drivingOn Wednesday the State Duma adopted a bill on tougher punishment for drunk driving on its first hearing. The bill, which was submitted by a group of MPs, stipulates tougher punishment for repeat offenders and for drunk drivers who have been stripped of their licenses.13:07 14.03.2013
Bill on commercials during children's shows submitted to State DumaThe State Duma has received a bill designed to stimulate the broadcasting of children's shows by amending requirements for commercials and sponsored messages.12:20 13.03.2013
State Duma passes Match-Fixing Bill in 1st readingThe Russian parliament’s lower house, the State Duma, passed on Tuesday in the first reading a bill containing a raft of strict measures aimed at stamping out match-fixing.11:32 13.03.2013
Regulator proposes reviving state notary public systemRussia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has proposed to revive the state notary public system, states its letter to the Justice Ministry which has been published on the FAS website.10:26 13.03.2013
Russia seeks to unveil offshore ownership of key companiesThe Russian government is in the process of drafting a bill that would force the owners of offshore companies to reveal their identities if their companies own objects or entities key to Russian infrastructure, security, and defense.16:27 12.03.2013
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