Russia’s Ombudsman reports numerous complaints about refusals to initiate criminal casesThe Russian Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has urged to exclude a procedure, in the framework of which criminal cases are to be initiated after citizens submit their statements about crimes, so investigations could be started immediately after receiving the said statements.12:36 06.04.2021
Russia’s Ombudsman receives over 400 appeals regarding citizens' petitions to authoritiesIn 2020, Russia’s Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova received 448 appeals from citizens as concerns the realization of their right to turn to public authorities.17:46 01.04.2021
Number of administrative offence complaints increased in 2020 – Russian OmbudsmanThe number of administrative case complaints submitted to the Federal Ombudsman has increased due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Tatiana Moskalkova.13:58 01.04.2021
About 10,000 calls from citizens accepted by Russia’s Ombudsman over yearRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova has accepted around 10,000 telephone calls from citizens since March 2020.16:56 25.03.2021
Nearly 45,000 applications submitted to Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner in 2020Russia’s Federal Ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova received 44,087 complaints in 2020. According to her press service, 4.3% (1,910) of all applications are collective.14:25 25.03.2021
Sixty cases initiated in 2020 after prosecutorial inspections over withdrawal of bank fundsIn 2020, Russia’s investigative authorities opened 60 criminal cases over illegal withdrawal of credit organizations’ funds abroad as a result of prosecutorial inspections.11:32 10.03.2021
Number of alimony payment applications drops – Ombudsman MoskalkovaRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova during the State Duma Family Committee’s meeting on Wednesday reported reduction in the number of alimony obligations complaints by 40%.14:34 10.02.2021
Foreign investors win nearly 90% of cases in Russia – Supreme Court’s headForeign investors win about 90% of legal disputes in Russian Courts, according to the Supreme Court’s Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev.15:04 09.02.2021
About 60,000 appeals considered in 2020 – First Cassation CourtThe First Cassation Court of General Jurisdiction considered around 60,000 appeals last year.14:23 08.02.2021
Over 150 persons detained by Moscow courts for offences at illegal January 23 rallyMoscow courts within a week put 154 individuals in detention for administrative offences and breaching of the rally holding order during unauthorized walkouts held on January 23.14:10 29.01.2021
Ombudsman Mineyeva to ask Moscow Mayor to extend support for businessesA proposal to extend support measures for entrepreneurs will be submitted to the Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin in a report of the city’s business ombudsman Tatiana Mineyeva.12:57 25.01.2021
Over 9,000 social rights claims submitted to Russia’s Ombudsman in 2020Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova received 9,500 applications concerning protection of social rights in 2020.16:25 21.01.2021
Russia’s Children Ombudsman reports over 200 petitions received during New Year holidaysMore than 200 petitions, some of them from several persons, have been submitted to the Office of Russia’s Children Rights Commissioner Anna Kuznetsova during the New Year holidays.17:25 13.01.2021
More cassation appeals granted in 2020 than year before – Chair of Russian Supreme CourtCassation courts of general jurisdiction examined over 255,000 appeals across all categories of cases in 2020, Chairman of Russia’s Supreme Court Vyacheslav Lebedev stated on Tuesday.15:47 29.12.2020
Over 9,000 complaints submitted to Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2020Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova received over 9,000 applications in 2020.10:54 28.12.2020
Over 1,000 labour rights complaints filed with Russia’s Ombudsman in 2020Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova received 1,392 labour rights complaints in 11 months of 2020.12:11 24.12.2020
Pandemic provoked spike in appeals to business ombudsmen in 2020 – TitovThe number of applications submitted to the federal business rights commissioner increased by 16%, from 2,474 in 2019 to 2,878, Titov stated. About 40% of all applications concerned the coronavirus pandemic consequences, he added.15:08 16.12.2020
Prison population decreased by 50% in Russia - PresidentPresident Vladimir Putin announced Thursday that prison population decreased twice in Russia.15:20 10.12.2020
Russian courts granted 88% of pension rights defense claims in 2020 - officialRussian courts granted 88% of claims for protection of pension rights in the last 11 months of 2020, Chairman of the Supreme Court Vyacheslav Lebedev announced Tuesday.13:17 08.12.2020
Vice President of Russia’s Federal Chamber of Lawyers reports less searches in law officesSuch systemic problems as unjustified summons of lawyers for questioning and searches in law offices have been practically settled over the last few decades, according to Vice President of Russia’s Federal Chamber of Lawyers Genri Reznik.16:54 03.12.2020