Transport Ministry suggests doubling compensation to families of air crash victimsThe Russian Ministry of Transport has proposed increasing compensation to the families of air crash victims from 2 million rubles to 4.8 million rubles ($159,630).15:07 14.02.2013
Russian MP proposes reinstatement of more liberal drunk driving lawState Duma lawmaker Anton Belyakov has submitted a draft law aiming to reinstate an allowance of a 0.2 per mille (0.02% Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)) level for drivers. Belyakov noted that it was necessary to combat drunk driving, rather than punish innocent people because it is virtually impossible for any a person to test absolutely alcohol-free.14:18 14.02.2013
Government approves initiative on forced treatment of drug usersThe Government Commission on Legislation has approved a bill sponsored by the Federal Drug Control Service on the forced treatment of drug users upon a court order.14:33 13.02.2013
French parliament grants marriage, adoption rights to same-sex couplesAfter ten days of debates, the National Assembly, the lower house of France's parliament, has passed a bill granting marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples by a large majority.12:44 13.02.2013
MPs propose video surveillance in aircraft to prevent in-flight brawlsA group of independent MPs led by Leonid Levin have submitted a bill to the State Duma on mounting video cameras in the passenger and pilot cabins of aircraft to deal with drunken brawls.12:21 13.02.2013
Russian parliament adopts anti-smoking law by a landslideThe State Duma adopted the anti-smoking law in the third and final reading on Tuesday. It bans smoking at state organizations, universities and schools, hospitals, stadiums, restaurants, trains and by metro stations from June 1, 2013. Only offices and industrial enterprises will be allowed to retain their segregated smoking areas.11:03 13.02.2013
Duration of house arrest limit in Russia extendedPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a bill limiting to 1.5 years the maximum aggregate period of detention and house arrest for suspects and the accused.17:28 12.02.2013
Putin allows Russians to set up professional associationsPresident Vladimir Putin has signed amendments to the Civil Code and the law on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) allowing groups and individuals to establish unions on Tuesday. Until recently, only legal entities were allowed to form unions.17:03 12.02.2013
Russian government approves $3,300 compensation for adoptive parentsThe Russian government has approved a bill drafted by the Ministry of Education and Science to stimulate adoption in Russia.13:36 12.02.2013
Putin submits bill prohibiting officials from opening foreign bank accountsPresident Vladimir Putin has forwarded a bill to the State Duma that would prohibit officials from opening bank accounts abroad or owning foreign issued stocks or bonds.13:08 12.02.2013
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