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Four suspects put in detention as part of Uralkali mine fire case

Four suspects in a criminal case on a deadly fire in a mine of the world’s largest potash producer Uralkali in the Perm Region were put in detention.

17:30 25.12.2018

Organizer behind 1998 murder of Russian lawmaker to stay in prison

Organizer behind the murder of a former State Duma lawmaker Galina Starovoitova in 1998 Yury Kolchin won’t be released on parole.

13:59 25.12.2018

Number of applications in defense of minors increases by 60% - ombudsman

The number of applications filed in defense of minors’ rights increased in 2018 by 60% as compared to a previous inquiry period.

12:59 25.12.2018

Russian Supreme Court prepares bill on legal aid for children and teenagers

The Supreme Court of Russia has prepared a bill protecting judicial rights of children and teenagers, including a right to receive legal aid from an attorney.

10:59 25.12.2018

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

A 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 conditions

Russia'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 Duma

Lawmakers 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