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Russian lawmakers propose allowing filming in court without prior approval
11:18 30/01/2014
A Just Russia party has filed a bill proposing that unrestricted photography and filming should be permitted in open court hearings without prior approval.
Fatal attack in German court leaves two dead – report
15:25 24/01/2014
An armed attack in a German court claimed the lives of two men Friday.
UK court fee enhancement proposal criticized as unfit
14:14 22/01/2014
The UK Ministry of Justice’s proposal to enhance court fees as a means of raising funds to support the civil court system is unfit to fulfill its intended purpose, according to a policy memo released by the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC).
Amnesty does not apply to those who fled Russia - report
11:12 17/01/2014
Several dozen people charged with crimes that fall under the amnesty announced by President Vladimir Putin will be unable to make use of it because they have left Russia.
Russian Justice Ministry to release statement on Pussy Riot ECHR case
11:18 25/12/2013
Russian Justice Ministry plans to release a statement concerning its position on the Pussy Riot case and send it to the European Court of Human Rights by March 26, 2014.
Ex-Moscow court clerk to spend 3.5 years in prison for soliciting $80,000
19:29 24/12/2013
Andrey Sinitsa, formerly a Moscow judicial clerk, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for soliciting $80,000 from a litigating party.
State Duma passes bill to restore supervisory role of Russian Supreme Court
13:25 23/12/2013
This morning, the State Duma passed a law in both the second and third reading to restore the supervisory functions of the Russian Supreme Court. The court will now be able to respond to verdicts announced by regional last-instance courts.
Putin: Supreme Court merger will foster greater equality before the law
13:38 12/12/2013
The merger of Russia’s Supreme Court and Supreme Commercial Court will foster greater equality to the justice system, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during his annual Federation Council address.
Constitutional Court to rule on applicability of ECHR decisions
11:40 06/12/2013
Russia’s Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that it alone can adopt decisions on the applicability of laws that hinder the implementation of rulings of the European Court of Human Rights which have not previously been defined as contradictory to the Russian Constitution.
Five myths about Russian judicial reform
18:52 26/11/2013
Last June President Vladimir Putin suggested merging the Supreme Court and the Supreme Commercial Court and amending the Constitution to match. Since then the State Duma has received many draft laws relating to the merger and the court’s impending relocation to Saint Petersburg. However, some lawyers are vigorously speaking out against any such reform.
Russian lawyers protest Putin’s court reform
11:13 20/11/2013
Russian lawyers criticized the Kremlin on Tuesday in a rare display of public discontent, speaking against a court reform that would abolish what they called the most progressive branch of Russia’s judiciary.
COE rights commissioner urges greater independence in Russian judiciary
16:49 12/11/2013
Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe Nils Muižnieks released a report Tuesday urging Russia to strengthen the independence and impartiality of its judiciary.
Chechen judge removes himself from trial citing pressure
10:27 12/11/2013
A Chechen judge has removed himself from a murder trial, saying he was under pressure to ensure a guilty verdict, Russia’s Novaya Gazeta daily reported Monday.
Putin increases Russian judges' wages
17:17 30/10/2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree stipulating an increase in the salaries earned by judges. The wages have increased by 5% since October 1.
Putin: more vigilance needed in fighting corruption in courts
16:21 30/10/2013
Corruption within the judicial system and law enforcement is damaging to society’s trust in the authorities, and must be fought with extreme vigilance, President Vladmir Putin said during an anti-corruption committee session on Wednesday.
Putin signs foreign jurisdiction bill into law
18:19 21/10/2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill dealing with jurisdictional considerations for crimes committed abroad by Russian citizens or involving Russians as victims.
Russia's Upper house approves foreign jurisdiction bill
14:11 16/10/2013
Russia's Upper house of parliament on Wednesday approved a bill dealing with jurisdiction over crimes committed abroad by Russian citizens or involving Russians as victims.
Russian Intellectual Property Court to act independently
15:17 14/10/2013
Russia’s Intellectual Property Court (IP Court) will act independently as major reforms to the country's justice system underway.
Seven judges of Russian Supreme Commercial Court resign amid courts merger
11:43 10/10/2013
Seven judges of the Supreme Commercial Court have filed resignation applications with the qualification board.
Russian Duma adopts bill on dissenting opinions in criminal cases
18:34 08/10/2013
Russia's State Duma has adopted in its third and final reading a bill that would allow parties involved in criminal proceedings to review any dissenting opinions accompanying their verdicts.
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