Russia’s Cabinet proposes to tighten regulation of NGOs acting as foreign agentsRussia’s Government has brought a bill toughening requirements to the activities of foreign NGOs and organizations acting as foreign agents before the State Duma.12:26 10.11.2020
Bill on Russian Constitutional Court powers enacted into lawA bill on powers and formation order of the country’s Constitutional Court on Monday became law. A corresponding document signed by President Vladimir Putin was published on the official website of legal information.17:28 09.11.2020
Bill envisaging establishment of first federal territory in Russia reaches State DumaA bill on creation of the first federal territory Sirius in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai has been submitted for discussion to the lower house of the Russian parliament, the State Duma.16:13 09.11.2020
Putin signs law banning Russia’s Ombudsman from keeping foreign bank accountsPresident Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a bill prohibiting Russia’s Human Righs Commissioner to have accounts with foreign banks into law.15:45 09.11.2020
Russian lawmakers to discuss legislative proposal to ban microfinance organizationsA bill envisaging to declare void a federal law on microfinance organizations has been submitted to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament.16:14 06.11.2020
Russian Justice Ministry intends for changing prison rules of conductThe Justice Ministry of Russia has developed a draft order on changes in the prison rules of conduct, RAPSI has learnt in the Ministry’s press office.15:09 06.11.2020
Russian MP proposes stiff fines for organizations rehabilitating NazismA Deputy Chair of the State Duma Irina Yarovaya has submitted a draft law on fines of up to 3 million rubles for organizations denying facts established by the Nurenberg Tribunal.14:58 06.11.2020
State Duma to discuss bill obliging banks to state reasons behind denials of credit breaksA bill envisaging that creditors are to be obliged to explain their reasons for denying credit or mortgage breaks to borrowers has been submitted to the lower house of Russia’s Parliament.17:47 05.11.2020
Tougher fines proposed in Russia for refusal to provide information upon media requestLawmakers from Just Russia party have introduced a bill increasing fines for unreasonable rejection of provision of information upon a request of media before the State Duma, the lower house of parliament.15:22 05.11.2020
Internet activists propose to fine foreign companies for censuring Russian mass mediaThe Association of Professional Users of Social Media and Messengers (APUSMM) has urged the Ministry for Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media to introduce fines for foreign internet companies censuring Russian mass media outlets.14:00 05.11.2020
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