Ousted opposition-minded Russian mayor’s detention extended for three monthsThe Kirovsky District court in Yaroslavl has extended the detention of ousted Yaroslavl Mayor Yevgeny Urlashov, who stands charged with soliciting a bribe, for three months.17:06 25.02.2016
Defendants in Nemtsov murder case apply to ECHR over alleged torturesFive men who stand charged with the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov have lodged a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) over alleged tortures.15:08 25.02.2016
Russian Constitutional Court upholds women’s right to jury trialRussia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that women who stand charged with murder can apply for a jury trial.14:43 25.02.2016
Ex-head of real estate company gets 5 years for embezzlement at Bank of MoscowThe Meshchansky District Court of Moscow has sentenced Svetlana Timonina, former chair of Premier Estate company, to 5 years in prison for embezzlement at the Bank of Moscow.11:49 25.02.2016
Investigation into case against ex-head of Russian penitentiary service completeInvestigation into the criminal case against ex-head of Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN), Alexander Reimer, who stands charged with embezzling 3 billion rubles (about $45.4 million), has been completed.10:32 25.02.2016
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