Bolotnaya activist sentenced to compulsory treatment released from mental hospitalA court in Astrakhan has ruled to release the Bolotnaya Square riot case defendant Maxim Panfilov from a psychiatric hospital and ordered him to undergo outpatient treatment.17:22 22.01.2018
Russian lawmaker prepares bill on blocking of websites dangerous for childrenA bill granting Russian media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, a right to block websites, presenting information dangerous to children and teenagers or inducing them to commit crimes, without a court order, has been forwarded to various Russian state agencies for preliminary adjustment.16:41 22.01.2018
House arrest of ex-Culture Ministry official Apfelbaum upheldThe Moscow City Court on Monday upheld a lower court’s ruling to extend the house arrest of former official of Russia’s Culture Ministry Sophia Apfelbaum, who stands charged in the embezzlement case involving the Gogol Center theater director Kirill Serebrennikov, until April 19.15:50 22.01.2018
Messengers banned from disclosing information on cooperation with security servicesRussian government has prohibited messengers from disclosure of information about their cooperation with security services.14:59 22.01.2018
Defendant in St. Petersburg supermarket terror attack case appeals detentionA defendant in a criminal case over terror attack in a St. Petersburg supermarket that left 18 persons injured, Dmitry Lukyanenko, has appealed his detention.13:59 22.01.2018
Russian senator proposes to equate long-term civil marriages to official onesThe Federation Council member Anton Belyakov has submitted a bill defining “actual marriage” term to the State Duma.11:59 22.01.2018
Fine imposed on opposition politician Yashin for unauthorized rally upheldThe Moscow City Court on Monday upheld a lower court’s ruling to fine opposition politician Ilya Yashin 30,000 rubles ($530) for violating the order of organizing mass rallies.10:59 22.01.2018
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