Over 400 illegal casinos closed in RussiaSome 420 underground casinos have been closed across Russia since legislation was amended in 2009 and special gambling zones established.16:24 21.06.2012
Insiders in Russia to incur criminal liabilityThe law establishing criminal liability for the unlawful use of insider information was adopted in Russia two years ago. Law No. 224-FZ has conferred heightened responsibility on the courts and has given broader powers to the Federal Service for Financial Markets (FSFM). Insiders may be held criminally liable as of 2013, although how well the law will work remains to be seen.16:34 20.06.2012
Claim to strip Communist MP of immunity filed with parliamentThe Investigative Committee has submitted to the State Duma a request for the approval to open a criminal case against Communist MP Vladimir Bessonov.17:21 19.06.2012
Russia's chief bailiff backs simplified trialsChief Bailiff Artur Parfyonchikov has called for more cases to be tried under simplified procedure. He added that the respective draft law has already been prepared.16:53 19.06.2012
New anti-tobacco law to increase lifespan in RussiaThe new anti-tobacco law will help increase the average lifespan, Professor Alexander Chuchalin believes.14:03 19.06.2012
US Senate's "Magnitsky" bill won’t affect Russian business - MordashovIf the"Magnitsky" bill is passed by the United States, it will not affect Russian business, Severstal head Alexei Mordashov says.11:21 19.06.2012
Financing cut for Russia's judicial system development programFinancing for scientific activities under the federal targeted program for judicial system development will be reduced twofold this year.18:14 18.06.2012
Moscow losing up to $3 bln due to law on transfer pricingThe law on transfer pricing, under which the Federal Tax Service controls transactions between interdependent individuals, came into effect on January 1, 2012.10:52 18.06.2012
Paroled criminals to pay compensation to victimsThe government has submitted to the State Duma a draft law obliging prisoners released on parole to compensate the damage to their victims.16:20 15.06.2012
State Duma to consider bill removing visa formalities for foreignersThe government has submitted to the State Duma a draft law to relieve foreign citizens of visa formalities.15:51 15.06.2012
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