State Duma gives way on fines for unauthorized distribution of foreign print mediaThe State Duma passed in a final third reading on Thursday a bill fixing fines of up to 30,000 rubles (nearly $500) for unauthorized distributing foreign print periodicals in Russia.17:21 30.05.2019
Russian MPs back tougher punishment for drunken-driving accidentsThe State Duma adopted a bill toughening punishment up to 15 years in prison for drunken-driving traffic accidents led to death or injuries in the third and final reading on Thursday.16:11 30.05.2019
HIV, Hepatitis C positives allowed to adopt children in specific situations – Russian lawRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill permitting individuals infected with HIV or Hepatitis C to adopt children in certain circumstances into law.13:12 30.05.2019
Russian President enacts access of patients’ relatives to hospital emergency roomsRelatives of hospitalized patients will be allowed to visit them in emergency wards, according to the law signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.11:08 30.05.2019
Capital amnesty to be extended in Russia until March 2020A package of bills extending the timeline for capital amnesty in Russia until March 1, 2020, has been signed into law by President Vladimir Putin.10:52 30.05.2019
Putin signs e-voting bill into lawRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill envisaging test remote voting via electronic communications during the elections to the Moscow parliament into law.09:58 30.05.2019
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