US "concerned" by Russia's adoption ban amendmentThe White House voiced concerns Tuesday over the Russian bill that would ban adoptions of Russian children by US citizens. In its response to a petition calling for sanctions to be imposed on Russian lawmakers, the White House issued a statement saying that the US “will continue to raise these concerns with the Russian government.”16:05 25.12.2012
Bill enhancing rights of detainees and ECHR applicants approvedThe Russian government commission has approved a bill allowing detainees to meet with lawyers representing them in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).15:43 25.12.2012
Russian kids rights czar claims US adoption ban in line with international lawResponding to charges reportedly asserted by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov declared that Russia's willingness to ban US adoptions of its children are in line with its obligations under international law, and that he's prepared to say as much to President Vladimir Putin.15:08 25.12.2012
Russian bailiffs may be allowed to carry and use weaponsMP Alexander Ageyev is drafting a bill allowing bailiffs in Russia to carry guns. “There were 244 potentially life threatening attacks committed against bailiffs in the first ten months of 2012,” Ageyev said, justifying why bailiffs should be entitled to carry weapons.12:23 25.12.2012
Russia's ex-finance minister tags 'anti-Magnitsky' law purely politicalA bill adopted by the lower house of Russia’s parliament, which bans US citizens from adopting Russian children, is purely political and is designed to distract public attention from other problems, says a public organization led by ex-finance minister Alexei Kudrin.10:57 25.12.2012
Anti-US proposed sanctions not to hinder pending adoptions - officialRussian children, whose adoption documents are already being executed, will be adopted even if the “Dima Yakovlev Law” comes into effect, said Mikhail Margelov, Chairman of the Federation Council International Affairs Committee.15:05 24.12.2012
Russia's Supreme Court backs bill on life isolation of pedophilesRussia's Supreme Court has backed the bill allowing to banish pedophiles to reservations after they are released from prison.12:49 24.12.2012
Russia to lose access to children adopted in US - FM LavrovBy terminating the Russian-U.S. adoption agreement, Russia will lose access to Russian children who have already been adopted, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says.11:21 24.12.2012
Over 6,000 sign US Magnitsky Act petitionIn two hours, almost 6,000 people signed a petition to make Russian lawmakers, who voted in favor of the US adoptions ban, accountable under the Magnitsky Act.12:08 23.12.2012
Introduction of compulsory labor as alternative sanction postponedThe State Duma has adopted in its third reading a law postponing until January 1, 2014 the introduction of compulsory labor as a new form of punishment.17:57 21.12.2012
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