UK parliamentary committee criticizes bill on court broadcastsThe UK Parliament’s joint committee on human rights issued a report Monday criticizing legislation currently under consideration that, if passed, would provide for the filming and broadcast of court proceedings.12:04 27.11.2012
Foreigners who re-enter Russia illegally to face imprisonmentThe Russian government has submitted a bill to the State Duma introducing criminal liability for immigrants who were previously deported from the country and who then intentionally cross Russia's state border illegally.11:07 27.11.2012
Constitutional Court allows rules for higher fines for customs violationsThe Constitutional Court has ruled to toughen customs fines for legal entities, stressing that they may be subject to higher penalty sanctions, according to the court materials.17:29 26.11.2012
Hooligans may be banned for life from sporting events, MedvedevPrime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said at a meeting with his deputy prime ministers on Monday that he has not ruled out the possibility of banning for life sports fans accused of breaking the law during attending sporting events.16:29 26.11.2012
Bill on football fans submitted to State DumaA bill on fans to ensure public safety during sports events has been submitted to the State Duma, Deputy Sports Minister Natalya Parshikova said on Friday.16:09 23.11.2012
Anti-tobacco bill to be considered in first reading on December 14The State Duma may adopt an anti-tobacco bill in the first reading which includes prohibiting smoking in public places, Alexander Zhukov, the State Dumas first vice speaker, said on Friday.14:11 23.11.2012
Russia's lower house proposes compulsory medical insurance for migrantsThe State Duma has proposed obligating migrants to get medical insurance policies before entering the country, or to order employers to buy policies for their employees. These proposals are included in the recommendations put forward to the roundtable on the legislative settlement of issues regarding rendering medical aid to immigrants.11:53 23.11.2012
Drug control service to submit bill on alternative liability of addictsThe Federal Drug Control Service is preparing to submit a bill on the alternative liability of drug consumers to the State Duma, Viktor Ivanov, the head of the service, said on Thursday.15:32 22.11.2012
Bill on trials in the event of one party's death submitted to State DumaThe Cabinet of Ministers ( the Russian government) has submitted a bill to the State Duma on considering cases at the commercial courts in the event of the death of an individual who is a party to the trial.14:00 22.11.2012
Proposals on free legal aid in Russia published for appraisalThe Justice Ministry has published proposals obligating the ministry's regional departments to follow the development of the system of free legal aid for low income citizens.12:58 22.11.2012
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