Investigation into Politkovskaya's murder extended until DecemberInvestigators have extended their probe into journalist Anna Politkovskaya's murder until December 7, says the counsel for one of the defendants Alexei Mikhalchik.11:22 30.08.2012
Political experts criticize bill targeting anonymous online postingsPolitical experts regard a bill proposing to impose administrative and criminal liability for statements posted anonymously on the Internet as dubious, saying that a great part of the society would be angered by it.11:02 30.08.2012
Reopening of Kirovles case against Navalny declared legalOn Wednesday, the Moscow Basmanny District Court found that it was within the law to resume the Kirovles case against renowned oppositionist Alexei Navalny. Thus the court dismissed the oppositionist's appeal against the investigators' actions.10:38 30.08.2012
Due process flaws marred US activist bulldozer death case, attorneyThe verdict handed down Tuesday absolving the Israeli army of responsibility for the crushing death of 23-year-old pro-Palestinian activist Rachel Corrie was the end result of a trial deeply marred by procedural issues, says member of the Corrie family legal team.19:45 29.08.2012
Proposals on nonprofit organization projects submitted to governmentThe Agency of Strategic Initiatives has submitted to the government proposals on state support for projects implemented by non-profit organizations.17:55 29.08.2012
Khodorkovsky film copyright infringement case to be heard in high courtThe Supreme Commercial Court has registered Pravda.Ru's repeat application to conduct a supervisory review of the court's refusal to grant its claim for a $37,290 recovery from RuTube for distributing Andrei Karaulov's film, "Khodorkovsky. Pipes/Corpses".17:25 29.08.2012
Duma may require officials to declare expenses at fall sessionThe State Duma may pass during its Fall session a presidential bill aimed at monitoring both the expenses and incomes of state employees.16:57 29.08.2012
Tymoshenko to appeal affirmation of gas deal sentence to ECHRFormer Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko will file an application with the European Court of Human Rights against the Ukrainian High Specialized Court on Civil and Criminal Cases' decision to leave intact her sentence on charges of having made illegal gas deals while serving as prime minister.16:30 29.08.2012
Duma may impose sanctions for anonymous cyber offendersDuring its Fall session, the State Duma will consider a bill introducing administrative or criminal liability for unlawful statements posted anonymously on the Internet.15:55 29.08.2012
Ukrainian Supreme court leaves Tymoshenko gas case sentence in forceUkraine's High Specialized Court on Civil and Criminal Cases has dismissed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's appeal on Wednesday and left in force her seven year sentence in the gas case.15:25 29.08.2012
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