Russia's new migration policyThe new migration program is the product of massive reforms announced by President Vladimir Putin in the lead up to the elections, where one’s perspective on the issue of inter-ethnic relations was widely considered to hold the keys to Russia. The plans include new approaches to checking the legality of migration documents, the establishment of special centers for those awaiting deportation, the increased strength of the FMS, and sanctions against employers hiring workers without due registration with the service.12:34 19.08.2013
Lower House mulls moral code to cover up sexy teachers – reportRussian lawmakers concerned about the effect on students of the “undisguised sexuality” of some schoolteachers are developing a formal behavior and dress code for schools that will ban miniskirts and plunging necklines.12:06 05.08.2013
US lawmakers introduce bill proposing ethics code for US Supreme Court justicesA small group of Democrat legislators from the US House of Representatives and Senate introduced on Thursday a bill that would require the US Supreme Court Justices to adhere to a code of ethics, as the country’s nine highest ranking judges are presently exempt from abiding by the Code of Conduct for the United States Judges.19:04 02.08.2013
Anti-piracy law takes effect in RussiaThe anti-piracy law took effect on August 1, despite the protests of Internet companies. The law was adopted by the State Duma on June 21 and approved by the Federation Council on June 26.11:13 01.08.2013
US lawmakers defeat amendment to limit phone spyingA legislation aimed at substantially curbing the federal government’s ability to collect information about Americans’ phone calls failed to pass the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, Washington Post reported.10:05 25.07.2013
Putin signs match-fixing bill into lawRussian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed into law a bill toughening the maximum penalty for match-fixing to seven years in prison.14:35 24.07.2013
Putin signs bill increasing tax on luxury cars into lawPresident Vladimir Putin has signed the law increasing the tax on cars worth 3 million rubles ($92,849) or more. The bill has been drafted by the Finance Ministry in response to President Vladimir Putin's state of the nation address.10:24 24.07.2013
Medvedev extends list of state officials to disclose income and spendingPrime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed on Monday a resolution obliging officials of nearly 30 state companies to report their incomes and expenditures, in an apparent bid to crack down on corruption.17:11 22.07.2013
Australian PM announces deal to ship boat people to Papua New GuineaAustralian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced Friday that from here on out, all asylum seekers arriving by boat to Australia will be shipped off to Papua New Guinea.18:58 19.07.2013
Lawmakers propose jail-time for unauthorised gamblingA group of Russian lawmakers submitted a draft bill proposing criminal liability for organizing and participating in gambling activities of any sort held outside of government-designated gambling zones.14:24 19.07.2013
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