State Duma adopts bill to curb abusive debt collection practicesThe State Duma adopted a bill that aims to curb abusive debt collection practices in the first reading on Tuesday.18:08 12.04.2016
Russian lawmaker proposes ban on night sales of cigarettesDmitry Nosov, a member of the State Duma Committee for Security and Anti-Corruption Measures, has submitted a bill to the State Duma to ban the sale of tobacco and cigarettes at night and in the early hours of the morning.11:55 12.04.2016
Russian senator proposes to criminalize insults of the official anthemA senator from Russia's Federation Council proposed to introduce criminal liability for insulting the national anthem of Russia.10:55 11.04.2016
Package of antiterrorist bills submitted to Russian parliamentIrina Yarovaya, head of the State Duma's Security and Anti-Corruption Committee, told journalists on Thursday that she had submitted to Russia’s lower house of parliament a package of antiterrorist bills.17:38 07.04.2016
National Guard: Major Overhaul of Russia’s Security ForcesPresident Putin signed a decree launching a major overhaul of Russia’s security agencies. Thus, the Federal Migration Service (FMS) and the Federal Drug Control Service (FSKN) are to be reincorporated in the structure of the Interior Ministry, whereas IM interior troops should be transformed into a National Guard directly subordinated to the President.09:59 07.04.2016
Russian court refuses to oblige Aeroflot to change insurance policyThe Presnensky District Court of Moscow has refused to compel Aeroflot company to insure its civil liability in accordance with modern standards.14:19 04.04.2016
Bill on fines for selling energy drinks to children reaches State DumaLawmakers from the Amur Region have submitted a bill to the State Duma introducing fines for sale of non-alcoholic energy drinks to minors.12:08 04.04.2016
Russian Constitution takes priority over international obligations – Justice MinistryRepresentative of the Russian Federation at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR ), Deputy Minister of Justice Georgy Matyushkin, believes that the implementation of the international obligations of Russia is based on the current constitution of the country.12:30 31.03.2016
President Putin introduces criminal punishment for Ponzi scheme organizingRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a government bill introducing criminal punishment of up to 6 years in prison for organization of Ponzi schemes into law.11:52 30.03.2016
Bill on blocking websites with calls for riots submitted to State DumaChairman of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security Viktor Ozerov on Tuesday submitted a bill to the lower house of parliament that would authorize prosecutors to file a claim with communications regulator Roskomnadzor for restriction of access to websites containing calls for riots.16:30 29.03.2016
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