Lithuanian parliament passes bill similar to Magnitsky ActLithuanian Seimas has passed a bill on sanctions against persons, who are believed to be involved in the death of Hermitage Capital auditor Sergey Magnitsky on November 16, 2009, the resolution of the country’s parliament reads.17:03 16.11.2017
Nine media outlets face “foreign agent” labeling – Russian Justice MinistryRussia’s Justice Ministry has forwarded warnings of possible labeling as foreign agents to nine media outlets.16:53 16.11.2017
Russian human rights advocates support bill on presidential election observersHuman rights campaigners backed a legislative initiative allowing public members to act as observers in the election of Russia’s President.15:42 16.11.2017
Russian Supreme Court mitigates sentence of woman convicted of treasonThe Supreme Court of Russia on Thursday reduced the sentence of Inga Tutisani, who had been convicted of treason, from 6 to 4 years and 1 month in prison.14:00 16.11.2017
Moscow court declares Tempbank bankruptThe Moscow Commercial Court has granted a motion of the Russia’s Central Bank seeking to declare Tempbank bankrupt.13:34 16.11.2017
Russia’s State Duma backs life sentence for terrorist recruitmentThe State Duma passed a bill toughening punishment for recruiting terrorists up to life sentence in the first reading on Thursday.12:59 16.11.2017
State Duma passes bill on tax free system in RussiaThe State Duma has passed a government bill introducing tax free system in Russia in the third and final reading.11:42 16.11.2017
Ukraine’s Naftogaz ex-chairman released from detention, put under house arrestMoscow’s Tagansky District Court released ex-head of Ukraine’s largest oil and gas corporation Naftogaz Igor Bakay charged with embezzlement from detention, and placed him under house arrest until January 12.10:42 16.11.2017
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