Russian Police Code of EthicsSpecial documents that regulate the conduct and work of the Russian Ministry of the Interior include instructions for Russian police officers.11:55 25.10.2011
Yulia Tymoshenko gets 7 years in prison in "gas case"A Kiev district court sentenced former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to seven years in prison for abusing power in the execution of gas contracts with Russia in 2009. The Prosecutor General's Office alleges that Tymoshenko signed unfavorable contracts with Russia in order to improve her image in preparation for the 2010 presidential elections.11:50 19.10.2011
The trial of Yulia TymoshenkoThe court sentenced Tymoshenko to seven years in prison on October 11 for abuse of office in connection with gas contracts signed in 2009 between Russia's Gazprom and Naftogaz of Ukraine. The new case concerns a $405 million debt of United Energy Systems of Ukraine (UESU) to the Russia's Defense Ministry in the 1990s. Tymoshenko headed the UESU from 1995-1997.16:10 18.10.2011
RAPSI law firm media coverage rankingThe Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI) presents the first law firm media coverage ranking in Russia. The ranking comes as part of a series of studies aimed at measuring the transparency and accessibility of the Russian judicial system.11:20 22.09.2011