Russian ombudsman proposes to establish service protecting rights of mentally ill patientsRussian human rights ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova believes that there is a need to establish a service to protect the rights of psychiatric clinics’ patients.17:29 13.10.2017
Russian Labor Ministry drafts bill on corruption informers’ protectionRussia’s Ministry of Labor has drafted a bill on protection of persons informing about corruption offences.16:59 13.10.2017
Russian and Turkish ombudsmen to discuss human rights questionsHigh Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova will meet with her Turkish colleague Şeref Malkoç to discuss a range of human rights questions.15:59 13.10.2017
Ukrainian prosecutors summon ex-president Yanukovych for interrogationFormer president of Ukraine Victor Yanukovych has been summoned for interrogation by the country’s Prosecutor General’s Office as a suspect in one of criminal cases.14:58 13.10.2017
Final charges brought against ex-mayor KoshurnikovFinal charges have been brought against Denis Koshurnikov, ex- mayor of Pereslavl-Zalessky, in Rusnano embezzlement case.12:49 13.10.2017
Citizen of Kyrgyzstan sentenced to 4 years for recruiting terrorists for ISISThe Far Eastern District Military Court has sentenced a citizen of Kyrgyzstan to four years in a penal colony for inducing local residents to join the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist organization prohibited in Russia.10:57 13.10.2017
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