Justice Ministry has no return petition from BoutThe Justice Ministry did not receive a petition from alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout to return to Russia14:25 23.05.2012
Justice minister must cooperate more with Strasbourg court, lawyers sayLawyers 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.17:48 21.05.2012
Justice Minister calls for approving law on collectors as soon as possibleActing Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov stated on Thursday that the law on collector activity should be drafted as soon as possible.15:42 17.05.2012
Only diplomats can resolve issue of Bout's turn over to RussiaActing 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.15:00 17.05.2012
International Legal Forum opens in St. PetersburgPrime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will take part in the Second International Legal Forum beginning in St. Petersburg on May 17.10:44 17.05.2012
Lower house considers banning suspended sentence for habitual criminalsThe State Duma has received a draft law banning suspended sentences for habitual offenders or individuals convicted of grave offences.11:51 05.05.2012
Justice Ministry seeks to strip lawyer of license for sharia statementsThe 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.17:52 04.05.2012
Poland to decide on Russian prosecutor's extradition in late MayThe 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.14:47 02.05.2012
Public defenders go on strike over low feesPublic 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.10:04 27.04.2012
Transparency International's lawsuit against Justice Ministry to be heard on June 13The courts have suspended the hearing of Transparency International Russia's lawsuit against the Ministry of Justice until June 13.10:06 23.04.2012
Action to cancel ECHR judge competition dismissedCourt 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.17:33 17.04.2012
Over 1,000 people register for international legal forum in St. PetersburgOver 1,000 people have registered so far to take part in the international legal forum in mid-May in St. Petersburg.14:41 16.04.2012
United States may give up Bout, Justice MinistryThe 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.16:05 06.04.2012
Foreign arbitrators hardly to attract foreign investors - expertsExperts 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.10:35 03.04.2012
Internet providers might be punished for violating copyrightInternet 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.16:25 02.04.2012
Foreign lawyers employment might boost investments into RussiaJustice Minister Alexander Konovalov believes the establishment of commercial courts with foreign lawyers will boost foreign investments in Russia.16:09 02.04.2012
People's Freedom Party registration dismissal validThe Moscow City Court confirmed the lawfulness of the dismissal to register the People's Freedom Party.12:42 20.03.2012
Justice Ministry agrees to register Republican PartyAfter 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.17:21 16.03.2012
Medvedev proposes to establish lobbyism in RussiaPresident Dmitry Medvedev has instructed the Economic Development Ministry and Justice Ministry to consider establishing a lobbyism institution together with other interested governmental bodies.18:03 13.03.2012
ECHR judge position bidding legal - Justice MinistryThe 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.15:00 12.03.2012