International Legal Conference, day two roundtable debatesThe Russian Legal Information Agency website holds a webcast of the second day of the International Legal Conference “Law and Modernization: Experience, Prospects, and Trends.”13:10 02.12.2011
International Legal Conference, opening dayThe Russian Legal Information Agency website holds a live webcast from the International Legal Conference “Law and Modernization: Experience, Prospects, and Trends.” Over 300 experts from leading Russian and international law firms and organizations participate in the event, which takes place at RIA Novosti’s International Multimedia Press Center on December 1-2, 2011.10:00 01.12.2011
Russian Police Code of EthicsSpecial documents that regulate the conduct and work of the Russian Ministry of the Interior include instructions for Russian police officers.11:55 25.10.2011
The new Anti-Tobacco LawA bill restricting the sale of tobacco products will help Russia combat the deadly habit, which is responsible for causing 400,000 deaths per year - Chief Sanitary Inspector Gennady Onishchenko13:57 26.08.2011
Will Russian police reforms be more than a name change?A new law on police reforms came into effect on March 1, 2011, giving the Interior Ministry until the end of the year to complete all of the necessary reforms and a whole new look. Reforms include retesting of the current police force, new uniforms, introducing politeness and changing the name from the soviet-era “militia” to the “police” more commonly accepted throughout the world.12:13 19.03.2011
Changes to the law “On Police”Russian President Dmitry Medvedev submitted a revised draft of the federal law “On Police” after it was presented for public discussion.13:22 02.11.2010
How well do Russians know the Constitution?The Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) publishes the results of public opinion polls, showing what Russians know and think about the Constitution.12:54 16.03.2010
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