State Duma to review 18 bills entertaining opinion of Russian Constitutional CourtRussia’s State Duma will discuss submitted 18 draft laws taking into account opinion of the Constitutional Court.11:54 13.11.2020
Russia’s Civic Chamber member urges adoption of law to overcome foreign censorshipIt is necessary to develop the Russian legislation by imposing liability for online censorship practiced by Western internet platforms, First Deputy Chair of Russia’s Civic Chamber Commission on Development of the Information Community Alexander Malkevich believes.17:43 11.11.2020
Russian lawmakers back youth age increment up to 35 yearsThe State Duma on Wednesday passed in the first reading a bill on raising of the youth limitating age from 30 to 35 years.16:44 11.11.2020
Bill on easing of regulations applied to walking guide dogs reaches State DumaA bill envisaging more lax regulations on the walking of their assistance dogs by the blind has been submitted to Russia’s State Duma.15:50 11.11.2020
State Duma adopts bill raising tax on yearly personal incomes over $66,000 by 2%Russia’s State Duma has passed in the third and final reading a draft law envisaging a raise in the rate of the personal income tax from 13% to 15% for citizens, whose incomes exceed 5 million rubles (about $66,000) a year.14:41 11.11.2020
Online interrogations to facilitate faster probes – Russia’s Public Business OmbudsmanOnline examinations of witnesses and victims may fasten preliminary investigations, as well as shorten times accused persons are kept in pretrial detention centers, Public Business Ombudsman, Co-Chair of Rost political party Alexander Khurudzhi believes.13:14 10.11.2020
Russia’s Cabinet proposes to tighten regulation of NGOs acting as foreign agentsRussia’s Government has brought a bill toughening requirements to the activities of foreign NGOs and organizations acting as foreign agents before the State Duma.12:26 10.11.2020
Bill on Russian Constitutional Court powers enacted into lawA bill on powers and formation order of the country’s Constitutional Court on Monday became law. A corresponding document signed by President Vladimir Putin was published on the official website of legal information.17:28 09.11.2020
Bill envisaging establishment of first federal territory in Russia reaches State DumaA bill on creation of the first federal territory Sirius in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai has been submitted for discussion to the lower house of the Russian parliament, the State Duma.16:13 09.11.2020
Putin signs law banning Russia’s Ombudsman from keeping foreign bank accountsPresident Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a bill prohibiting Russia’s Human Righs Commissioner to have accounts with foreign banks into law.15:45 09.11.2020
Russian lawmakers to discuss legislative proposal to ban microfinance organizationsA bill envisaging to declare void a federal law on microfinance organizations has been submitted to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament.16:14 06.11.2020
Russian Justice Ministry intends for changing prison rules of conductThe Justice Ministry of Russia has developed a draft order on changes in the prison rules of conduct, RAPSI has learnt in the Ministry’s press office.15:09 06.11.2020
Russian MP proposes stiff fines for organizations rehabilitating NazismA Deputy Chair of the State Duma Irina Yarovaya has submitted a draft law on fines of up to 3 million rubles for organizations denying facts established by the Nurenberg Tribunal.14:58 06.11.2020
State Duma to discuss bill obliging banks to state reasons behind denials of credit breaksA bill envisaging that creditors are to be obliged to explain their reasons for denying credit or mortgage breaks to borrowers has been submitted to the lower house of Russia’s Parliament.17:47 05.11.2020
Tougher fines proposed in Russia for refusal to provide information upon media requestLawmakers from Just Russia party have introduced a bill increasing fines for unreasonable rejection of provision of information upon a request of media before the State Duma, the lower house of parliament.15:22 05.11.2020
Internet activists propose to fine foreign companies for censuring Russian mass mediaThe Association of Professional Users of Social Media and Messengers (APUSMM) has urged the Ministry for Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media to introduce fines for foreign internet companies censuring Russian mass media outlets.14:00 05.11.2020
Bill on ex-President’s immunity guarantees submitted to Russia’s State DumaA bill on safe conduct of former Presidents of Russia has been submitted to the lower house of parliament, the State Duma.13:31 05.11.2020
Russia's Cabinet backs Supreme Court initiative on perpetual tenure for justices of peaceA Governmental Commission has backed a bill developed by Russia’s Supreme Court, which envisages that the terms in office of justices of the peace should be indefinite; currently, a package of these amendments is being readied for the second reading in the State Duma.11:59 05.11.2020
Russian Government seeks fines for failures to ensure IT safety of critical infrastructureRussia’s Government has moved on a bill on administrative fines for failures to ensure IT safety of critical infrastructure of the Russian Federation.17:00 03.11.2020
Public ombudsman for small and medium businesses urges revision of taxation parametersRussia’s tax system hinders development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME); it is necessary to revise the parameters of taxation, Public SME Ombudsman, founder of family cafes chain AnderSon Anastasia Tatulova believes.15:21 03.11.2020