Bolivia takes Chile to court over territorial disputeThe Bolivian government has confirmed its decision take Chile to an international court over the Antofagasta territorial dispute, Bolivian Deputy Foreign Minister Juan Carlos Alurralde Tejada announced on Tuesday.12:57 03.10.2012
Russian yogi turned drug smuggler faces 11 years imprisonment on BaliProsecutors have requested an 11-year prison sentence and enormous fines as punishment for Russian yoga teacher Alexander Simonov, Jakarta Globe newspaper reports. Simonov was arrested at Bali's airport on April 24, for allegedly attempting to smuggle in drugs.12:19 03.10.2012
Council of Europe worried by Russia's unexecuted commitmentsParliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) members adopted a resolution by a majority vote to continue the monitoring of Russia's execution of its commitments to the organization.11:50 03.10.2012
Domodedovo suicide bombing trial to be held publiclyOn Tuesday the Moscow Region Court ruled that the case on the terrorist attack at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, which claimed the lives of 37 people and injured 172, will be held publicly.11:02 03.10.2012
Former YUKOS co-owner's sentence appeal to be heard on Oct. 10On October 10, the Moscow City Court will review an appeal against the eight-year prison sentence handed down to former YUKOS oil company co-owner Vladimir Dubov, convicted in absentia for embezzlement of public funds.10:30 03.10.2012
Top ECJ official holds arrest warrants not contingent upon retrial rightsEuropean Court of Justice (ECJ) Advocate General Yves Bot issued an opinion today that under the European Union (EU) law governing the surrender of prisoners between EU countries, a judiciary executing a European arrest warrant cannot make such execution contingent upon the sought-after individual’s entitlement to a retrial in the country that issued the warrant, if the individual was absent for his conviction, but was aware of the proceedings against him and had agreed with an attorney to represent him.18:42 02.10.2012
Lithuanian Finance Ministry retains lawyers for battle with ex-bank ownerThe Lithuanian Finance Ministry will represent the country in the event of litigation with former Snoras bank shareholder Vladimir Antonov.18:16 02.10.2012
Magnitsky warden trial to continue October 16The Tverskoy District Court will hear on October 16 the criminal case against former deputy warden of Butyrka Jail Dmitry Kratov, who has been charged with inappropriately executing his official duties, which resulted in the death of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky.17:54 02.10.2012
Russian children's ombudsman takes on another case in FinlandPresidential Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov has assumed control over the case of Russian citizen Albina Kasatkina, whose two children were taken from her by the Finnish authorities.17:44 02.10.2012
Defense Ministry appeals lowball recovery against AdidasThe Moscow District Federal Commercial Court has registered the Defense Ministry's appeal of the amount of damages it was awarded against Adidas for the latter's failure to observe sporting goods supply terms.17:18 02.10.2012
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022