Russian government approves list of facilities protected by National GuardThe government has approved a list of facilities which are subject to protection of the Russian National Guard.17:59 17.05.2017
Russian Supreme Court upholds sentence for preparation of terror attack in cinemaThe Supreme Court has upheld the sentence for fifteen persons found guilty of preparing terror attack in “Kirgizia” cinema located in Moscow.16:53 17.05.2017
VII St. Petersburg International Legal Forum establishes Civil Law Achievement AwardThe VII Saint-Petersburg International Legal Forum (LF), Russia’s Justice Ministry’s annual conference, has instituted the World Award for Highest Achievements in Civil and Private International Law.15:55 17.05.2017
Ex-head of Penitentiary Service’s directorate gets 7 years for taking bribeThe Syktyvkar City Court has sentenced former head of Komi Republic’s Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) Directorate Alexander Protopopov to 7 years in prison for receiving 625,000 rubles (about $11,000) in bribes.14:55 17.05.2017
Bill on supervision of released criminals adopted by State DumaThe State Duma passed in the third and final reading a bill envisaging post-prison supervision over criminals, who had served terms for serious crimes including terrorism and extremism.13:32 17.05.2017
Council of Europe head concerned about blocking of Russian social networks in UkraineThe Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland has expressed his concern regarding blocking of several major Russian social networks and websites in Ukraine by a decree of President Petro Poroshenko.12:13 17.05.2017
Over 42,500 complaints lodged with Russian human rights ombudsman’s office in 2016Office of Russia’s human rights ombudsman received more than 42,500 complaints from citizens in 2016, the country’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova said during her speech in the State Duma on Wednesday.11:49 17.05.2017
Moscow City Court extends detention for three Probusinessbank ex-managersThe Moscow City Court has extended detention of three former managers of Probusinessbank charged with embezzlement of 2.5 billion rubles (about $43.9 million) until August 17.10:53 17.05.2017
Russian Major General appeals sentence for misappropriation of Defense Ministry’s propertyRetired Major General Vladimir Poleshchuk has filed an appeal against a 7-year prison sentence passed on him for misappropriation of housing property belonging to Russia’s Defense Ministry.09:59 17.05.2017
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