Transport safety employees may be allowed to use electric shocks for self-defenseMembers of the Federation Council’s Committee on Defense and Security, Mikhail Kozlov and Alexey Kondratyev, have submitted a bill to the State Duma that would permit employees of transportation security units to bear and use electric shocks for self-defense.18:21 02.05.2017
Bill on ratification of protocol over ECHR subsidiarity signed into lawRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on ratification of the protocol №. 15, introducing changes to the European Convention on Human Rights and modifying the role of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).11:11 02.05.2017
Putin introduces ban on using figures and symbols in namesRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill prohibiting the use of figures, symbols and obscene words in children’s names into law.10:32 02.05.2017
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