Russian ombudsman Moskalkova raises problem of detainee rightsRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova has raised problems of the country’s penitentiary system during the international forum of ombudsmen held in the Kyrgyz Republic.17:26 07.09.2017
Business ombudsman Titov proposes special courts for certain economic zonesRussia’s business ombudsman Boris Titov has proposed to establish special courts for review of disputes involving residents of innovative territorial clusters and special economic zones.16:50 07.09.2017
Russian Human Rights Council supports court ruling on discrimination in AeroflotRussia’s Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights has supported a ruling of the Moscow City Court in favor of Aeroflot airline’s stewardess Irina Iyerusalimskaya over discrimination on the basis of clothing size.15:29 07.09.2017
Teen suspected of Moscow region school shooting put in detentionMoscow’s Basmanny District Court on Thursday ordered the detention of a teenager, who had allegedly opened fire in a school in the Moscow region, until November 5.14:59 07.09.2017
Misanthropic Division members’ sentence for extremism upheldThe Supreme Court of Russia has upheld the sentence given to three members of the banned Misanthropic Division organization for extremism and terrorism.13:59 07.09.2017
Bill on liability for driving with high amount of alcohol in blood reaches State DumaRussian government has filed a bill, introducing administrative liability for driving under influence of alcohol if it is detected not only in exhaled air but also in the blood of a driver, with the State Duma.12:30 07.09.2017
Alleged Russian members of Ukraine’s Right Sector arrested in absentiaThree Russian nationals allegedly involved in the activities of prohibited Right Sector nationalist organization have been arrested in absentia.11:16 07.09.2017
Russian businessman sentenced to 12 years in prison for taking hostagesThe Moscow District Military Court has sentenced businessman Aram Petrosyan to 12 years in a penal colony for taking hostages and threating to trigger an explosion in a Moscow bank.10:58 07.09.2017
Investigators demand to detain suspect in Moscow region school shootingInvestigators have filed a motion with the Basmanny District Court of Moscow to detain a teenager who allegedly opened fire in a school in the Moscow region, until November 5.09:57 07.09.2017
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