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Justice Ministry has no return petition from Bout

14:25 23/05/2012 The Justice Ministry did not receive a petition from alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout to return to Russia

Justice minister must cooperate more with Strasbourg court, lawyers say

17:48 21/05/2012 Lawyers largely welcome Alexander Konovalov's reappointment as justice minister, based on a survey held by the Russian Legal Information Agency. Meanwhile, they hope that he will pay closer attention to the systematic violations uncovered by the European Court of Human Rights.

Justice Minister calls for approving law on collectors as soon as possible

15:42 17/05/2012 Acting Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov stated on Thursday that the law on collector activity should be drafted as soon as possible.

Only diplomats can resolve issue of Bout's turn over to Russia

15:00 17/05/2012 Acting Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov stated on Thursday that only a diplomatic decision could lead to alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout being handed over to Russia to serve his sentence at home.

International Legal Forum opens in St. Petersburg

10:44 17/05/2012 Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will take part in the Second International Legal Forum beginning in St. Petersburg on May 17.

Lower house considers banning suspended sentence for habitual criminals

11:51 05/05/2012 The State Duma has received a draft law banning suspended sentences for habitual offenders or individuals convicted of grave offences.

Justice Ministry seeks to strip lawyer of license for sharia statements

17:52 04/05/2012 The Justice Ministry's Main Directorate in Moscow has filed a petition with Moscow City Bar Association head Henri Reznik to strip Dagir Khasavov of his lawyer's license after he said in an interview that Russia should open a sharia court.

Poland to decide on Russian prosecutor's extradition in late May

14:47 02/05/2012 The Polish justice minister will decide on former Moscow Region Deputy Prosecutor Alexander Ignatenko's extradition in late May, Deputy Justice Minister LL.D. Michal Krolikowski said.

Public defenders go on strike over low fees

10:04 27/04/2012 Public defenders in Chuvash Republic went on strike in protest against low fees and refused to attend trials. As a result, the Republic's Supreme Court has postponed the hearings of six criminal cases.

Transparency International's lawsuit against Justice Ministry to be heard on June 13

10:06 23/04/2012 The courts have suspended the hearing of Transparency International Russia's lawsuit against the Ministry of Justice until June 13.

Action to cancel ECHR judge competition dismissed

17:33 17/04/2012 Court dismissed a lawsuit by Karinna Moskalenko, ex-YUKOS head Mikhail Khodorkovsky's attorney, asking the Justice Ministry to hold a new competition on Russia's appointment of a judge to the European Court of Human Rights.

Over 1,000 people register for international legal forum in St. Petersburg

14:41 16/04/2012 Over 1,000 people have registered so far to take part in the international legal forum in mid-May in St. Petersburg.

United States may give up Bout, Justice Ministry

16:05 06/04/2012 The United States may deliver to Russia alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout to Russia under the European Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. Both countries are member states of the convention.

Foreign arbitrators hardly to attract foreign investors - experts

10:35 03/04/2012 Experts doubt that the establishment of commercial arbitration tribunals employing foreign lawyers will increase Russia's investment attractiveness, although such a step may be an efficient PR effort.

Internet providers might be punished for violating copyright

16:25 02/04/2012 Internet providers will soon bear responsibility for violating intellectual property rights. A new article is being introduced into the Civil Code stipulating general principles of responsibility for information mediators.

Foreign lawyers employment might boost investments into Russia

16:09 02/04/2012 Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov believes the establishment of commercial courts with foreign lawyers will boost foreign investments in Russia.

People's Freedom Party registration dismissal valid

12:42 20/03/2012 The Moscow City Court confirmed the lawfulness of the dismissal to register the People's Freedom Party.

Justice Ministry agrees to register Republican Party

17:21 16/03/2012 After officially asking the Supreme Court to withdraw its petition to liquidate the Republican Party of Russia, the Justice Ministry will register the party once the appropriate procedural measures are taken.

Medvedev proposes to establish lobbyism in Russia

18:03 13/03/2012 President Dmitry Medvedev has instructed the Economic Development Ministry and Justice Ministry to consider establishing a lobbyism institution together with other interested governmental bodies.

ECHR judge position bidding legal - Justice Ministry

15:00 12/03/2012 The Justice Ministry believes that the results and the procedure of a competition to fill the judge position for Russia at the European Court of Human Rights were legal.

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