State Duma MPs endorse mitigation of punishment for extremismThe State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, passed a bill mitigating punishment for extremism and incitement of hatred and enmity in the first reading on Thursday.12:52 15.11.2018
Russian human rights advocates support proposed cage ban in courtroomsThe Presidential Council for Human Rights has welcomed a legislative proposal to prohibit placing of suspects and defendants in safety cages in courtrooms during hearings.10:17 15.11.2018
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