Powers of attorney for driving cars to be cancelled from New YearThe government has approved the cancellation of powers of attorney for cars; from January, drivers will only have to have a certificate of the car's registration.13:17 15.11.2012
Russia's lower house adopts individual bankruptcy billRussia's Lower House of parliament, the State Duma adopted a bill on the bankruptcy of individuals in the first reading. The bill states that a citizen who finds himself in financial difficulty can submit a bankruptcy statement to the court.11:03 15.11.2012
Anti-tobacco bill to be considered in DecemberThe first reading of the anti-tobacco bill in the State Duma will be held in December, says First Deputy Chairman of the Health Committee of the State Duma Nikolai Gerasimenko.13:41 14.11.2012
US Reps to vote on Magnitsky list and Jackson-Vanik amendment on Nov. 16The House of Representatives will vote on the bill on the Magnitsky list and the simultaneous annulment of the Jackson-Vanik amendment on November 16, according the house's schedule.13:22 14.11.2012
Migrants to take Russian language tests from December 1Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a law requiring labor migrants to pass a Russian language exam. According to the law, foreigners will have to prove that they have at least a basic knowledge of Russian.11:43 14.11.2012
Increased liabilty proposed for weapons handling under the influenceState Duma Committee on Security and Combating Corruption head Irina Yarovaya has submitted amendments to the State Duma to the legislation which increases liability for using weapons while intoxicated, as well as raising the age for buying weapons from 18 to 21.11:11 14.11.2012
Law on state treason to come into effect in NovemberThe law increasing the severity of punishment for disclosing state secrets and imposing criminal liability for the illegal acquisition of classified information will be published by Rossiyskaya Gazeta daily today, and thus will come in effect.10:26 14.11.2012
Lower house cracks down on illegal asset ownership by top officialsThe State Duma Tuesday considered amendments to legislation aimed at clamping down on the ownership of illegal assets by top officials. Combined, these amendments strengthen and clarify the sanctions that can be imposed against officials who fail to disclose property ownership.17:46 13.11.2012
UAE toughens punishment for online threats to national securityPresident of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has signed a law toughening punishment for the use of the Internet to disturb national security.14:09 13.11.2012
Bill on depriving lawmakers of immunity heads to parliamentState Duma Committee on Constitutional Legislation and United Russia party member Vladimir Ponezhevsky has submitted a bill for consideration that specifies the procedure for submitting an application to parliament on depriving a deputy or a senator of immunity, RIA Novosti reported.18:00 12.11.2012
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