Latvians face up to 10 years in prison for taking part in armed conflictsOn Thursday, Latvia’s parliament adopted in the final reading amendments to legislation introducing criminal liability for illegal participation in hostilities abroad and for recruiting, training and sending people to such conflicts.14:50 12.02.2015
Russia proposes reviewing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - reportThe Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights has put forward a proposal to amend the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which the UN General Assembly adopted on December 10, 1948.10:32 12.02.2015
Russian lawmaker proposes obligatory DNA screening as a measure to fight crimeDeputy Head of the State Duma Committee on Natural Resources and Environment Protection, Maksim Shingarkin, member of the Liberal Democratic Party, has proposed introducing obligatory DNA registration of Russian citizens as a tool in fighting crime.17:22 11.02.2015
Russian Finance Ministry updates bill on Ponzi schemesRussia’s Finance Ministry has updated and submitted to the government a bill introducing criminal liability for organizing and advertising pyramid schemes.11:34 11.02.2015
Russian lawmaker proposes to decriminalize theft under $75Irina Yarovaya, head of the State Duma's Security and Anti-Corruption Committee and member of ruling party United Russia, proposed bringing charges for theft only if the damage exceeds 5,000 rubles (about $75).17:21 10.02.2015
Russian lawmakers to object ascending tax scaleThe State Duma Committee on Budgeting and Taxation will not uphold the bill on ascending tax scale in Russia that would required that wealthier Russians pay 28% of their annual income as income tax.13:24 10.02.2015
Russian parliament considers toughening penalty for tax scamsThe State Duma, the Russian parliament's lower house, is set to consider a bill toughening the penalty for employers that report lower employee earnings in order to reduce payable tax.14:37 09.02.2015
Draft bill revealed detailing rules for foreign mass media operating in RussiaA draft bill detailing the process of registration of mass media and setting out the grounds for denying foreign mass media licenses to operate in Russia to be evaluated by the Communications and Mass Media Ministry.11:29 09.02.2015
Russian parliament to consider temporary freeze of foreign currency mortgage paymentsVladimir Gutenev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee for Industry, presented a bill that proposes a temporary freeze of foreign currency mortgage payments.12:47 06.02.2015
Ukraine raises conscription age to 27Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed a bill raising the maximum age for compulsory military service to 27. The law also limits the reasons for deferred service and introduces criminal liability for draft evasion.11:29 06.02.2015
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