Cuba abolishes the exit visaA law abolishing exit visas in Cuba came into effect on Monday, according to local media reports. For the first time since 1961, Cubans will be able to leave the country without the special permission from the government or an invitation from the host country.13:52 14.01.2013
Justice Ministry urges treatment of intoxication as aggravating circumstanceA bill was published on the Russian Justice Ministry's website Wednesday proposing amendments to the Criminal Code that would treat alcohol and drug intoxication as aggravating circumstances for sentencing concerns in considering the commission of a crime.12:14 11.01.2013
Russian prisons ordered to provide external medical careThe Russian government has required the Federal Penitentiary Service to provide prisoners and detainees with medical services external to detention facilities in cases where detention centers are unable to provide such services.14:15 10.01.2013
Adoption agreement with U.S. no longer effective - Foreign MinistryThe adoption agreement with the United States is no longer in effect and attempts to misrepresent Moscow's position on the issue are unacceptable, reads a comment posted by the Foreign Ministry on its website.12:58 10.01.2013
Putin cracks down on residential registration violationsPresident Vladimir Putin has submitted to the State Duma a bill which, if enacted, would introduce criminal liability for violations of registration rules concerning primary and temporary places of residence committed by Russian citizens, foreigners, or stateless individuals, the State Duma told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.16:52 09.01.2013
Putin slams Bolivian efforts to keep coca leaf consumption legalRussian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill to the State Duma protesting a reservation stipulated by Bolivia's reservation to the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961, pursuant to which growing coca bushes is allowed in the country.15:00 09.01.2013
US foreclosure settlement angers Wall Street criticsA multibillion-dollar settlement announced Monday between US financial regulators and major banks over alleged abuses related to home foreclosures is the latest example of the financial industry running roughshod over the rule-of-law without repercussions, Wall Street critics said.17:00 08.01.2013
Russian MPs seek ban on foreign education for children of officialsA Just Russia party is planning to submit to the State Duma a bill that would prohibit the children of state officials, judges, and the senior management of state corporations from studying abroad.12:09 29.12.2012
US adoptions banned over child protection matters - Russian FMThe Russian Foreign Ministry has indicated inadequate legal protection in the face of numerous abuse cases as one of the reasons why Americans were banned from adopting Russian children.11:16 29.12.2012
Putin signs law on banning US adoptions of Russian kidsPresident Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill barring U.S. citizens from adopting children from Russia, the law will come into effect on January 1, 2013.13:56 28.12.2012
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