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Judicial examination commissions to be established in Russia - Medvedev

15:06 22/12/2011 Independent examination commissions will soon be established in Russia, President Dmitry Medvedev said during his annual state of the union address on Thursday. The commissions will be responsible for examining judge applicants.

Decisions in effect should not affect criminal investigations - Supreme Court

14:23 21/12/2011 The Constitutional Court confirmed that decisions in civil, commercial and administrative cases that have already come into effect are indisputable, although they should not interfere with the investigation of criminal cases.

Russian notaries to become part of e-government in 2012

17:38 20/12/2011 Notaries will enjoy the single Interdepartmental Electronic Interaction System from 2012. However, people will be able to contact a notary using their computer only after legislation is adopted on notarial practice and on electronic documents.

Airlines to get compensation for transporting children at discounted rate

15:04 20/12/2011 The Constitutional Court validated the legal standards forcing airlines to charge only half price for children's tickets. However, the court also wants the country's legislation to be amended to compensate airlines for these expenses.

Financial markets service amends trading session suspension rules

16:41 13/12/2011 The Justice Ministry has registered the Federal Service for Financial Markets' order amending the rules of suspending trading sessions.

Photo: Rally for free and fair elections in Moscow

09:21 13/12/2011 Tens of thousands of people joined Saturday’s protest in Moscow. According to the police, 20,000 protesters gathered in Bolotnaya Square and 5,000 more crowded into adjacent areas. The organizers of the meeting claimed that 40,000 people took part.

Infographics: Penalties for drug-related crimes in Russia

14:32 12/12/2011 A comparative table of punishments for crimes involving narcotics and psychoactive substances.

Medvedev amends laws following IP Court establishment

14:16 09/12/2011 President Dmitry Medvedev signed a federal law amending the laws "On the Russian Judicial System" and "On Russian Commercial Courts" due to the establishment of the so-called "patent court".

Constitutional court orders to amend house arrest provisions

10:34 09/12/2011 The Constitutional Court has recognized the house arrest regulations unconstitutional

Medvedev brings criminal responsibility for establishing fly-by-night companies

17:46 07/12/2011 President Dmitry Medvedev signed a law on criminal liability for establishing fly-by-night companies to commit crimes.

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