State Duma to discuss bill obliging banks to state reasons behind denials of credit breaksA bill envisaging that creditors are to be obliged to explain their reasons for denying credit or mortgage breaks to borrowers has been submitted to the lower house of Russia’s Parliament.17:47 05.11.2020
Tougher fines proposed in Russia for refusal to provide information upon media requestLawmakers from Just Russia party have introduced a bill increasing fines for unreasonable rejection of provision of information upon a request of media before the State Duma, the lower house of parliament.15:22 05.11.2020
Internet activists propose to fine foreign companies for censuring Russian mass mediaThe Association of Professional Users of Social Media and Messengers (APUSMM) has urged the Ministry for Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media to introduce fines for foreign internet companies censuring Russian mass media outlets.14:00 05.11.2020
Bill on ex-President’s immunity guarantees submitted to Russia’s State DumaA bill on safe conduct of former Presidents of Russia has been submitted to the lower house of parliament, the State Duma.13:31 05.11.2020
Russia's Cabinet backs Supreme Court initiative on perpetual tenure for justices of peaceA Governmental Commission has backed a bill developed by Russia’s Supreme Court, which envisages that the terms in office of justices of the peace should be indefinite; currently, a package of these amendments is being readied for the second reading in the State Duma.11:59 05.11.2020
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