Law & Legislation

Swiss officials authorize enhanced cooperation between banks and US authorities

Swiss government officials approved a bill Wednesday that would allow banks to resolve their disputes with US authorities by authorizing cooperation between the banks and authorities in certain capacities, according to a statement released by the Swiss Federal Council.

16:20 30.05.2013

State Duma to hear gay promotion ban bill in June

The State Duma will hold the second reading of a bill banning the promotion of homosexuality among children at a meeting in June.

14:49 30.05.2013

Russian economists urge government to review the controversial NGO law

Leading Russian economists have called on the government to review the law requiring NGOs to register as foreign agents because the current wording may seriously undermine cooperation between independent experts and the authorities.

13:20 30.05.2013

Russian upper house approves bill on drug testing at school

he Federation Council, the upper house of Russia's parliament, has approved a bill on testing school students for the use of drugs and psychotropic substances on Wednesday.

16:45 29.05.2013

Russia's Industry and Trade Ministry proposes national standards bill

Russia's Industry and Trade Ministry has submitted a draft law on standardization to the government, Minister Denis Manturov said at a Federation Council meeting.

14:18 29.05.2013

Russian senators propose letting house arrest detainees take walks

Three members of the Federation Council, the upper house of Russia's parliament, have drafted amendments to the Criminal Code to allow suspects placed under house arrest to take at least a one hour-long walk a day.

13:36 29.05.2013

File-sharing network users may face liability for unauthorized content

Russia's Culture Ministry has proposed introducing sanctions against users of file-sharing networks for posting unauthorized content online.

12:28 29.05.2013

State Duma drafts law to prevent domestic violence

State Duma lawmakers are drafting a law to prevent domestic violence. Nearly 40% of women in Russia have suffered from verbal abuse and 20% from domestic violence, but only 12% have complained to the police, doctors or lawyers. The Statistics Service provided the data at a forum on Tuesday on the reproductive health of Russians.

14:49 28.05.2013

Government commission backs harsher punishments for extremism

A government commission has approved a Justice Ministry sponsored bill increasing punishment for extremist activity and religious organizations, reads a statement on the Governments website.

12:11 28.05.2013

Russia may allow women to serve in the military - report

Russian legislators have proposed to allow all women aged between 18 and 27 to do military service. State Duma lawmakers have drafted amendments to the military service law and have sent their proposals to the Defense Ministry for review.

11:39 28.05.2013

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

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Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditions

Russia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.

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Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State Duma

Lawmakers 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.

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