Deputies draft new bill to protect children's rights in RussiaThe head of a State Duma Committee has proposed disallowing jury trials in sexual crimes cases concerning underaged individuals and prohibiting the public dissemination of information that details the physical and psychological sufferings of the child victims in such cases.17:17 16.11.2012
US officials worry about road safety with new marijuana lawsRecreational use of marijuana will soon be legal in the US states of Colorado and Washington, which has sparked debate over how to police the new laws as officials worry that more impaired drivers will be on the road.10:25 16.11.2012
Russia to react harshly to adoption of Magnitsky list law in USRussia will react harshly if the United States approves the so-called "Magnitsky law," which will negatively affect relations between Washington and Moscow, Foreign Ministry official spokesperson Alexander Lukashevich said on Thursday.16:22 15.11.2012
MP promises to facilitate air transportation amendments for disabledState Duma Vice Speaker Sergei Zheleznyak has promised to facilitate the adoption of amendments to the Air Code on transporting disabled individuals, the United Russia party has reported on its website on Thursday.15:34 15.11.2012
Bill against nazism to be submitted to Russia's lower house by year's endThe upper house will submit to Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, a bill on the inadmissibility of promoting Nazism and glorifying nationalistic crimes by the year's end.15:03 15.11.2012
Powers of attorney for driving cars to be cancelled from New YearThe government has approved the cancellation of powers of attorney for cars; from January, drivers will only have to have a certificate of the car's registration.13:17 15.11.2012
Russia's lower house adopts individual bankruptcy billRussia's Lower House of parliament, the State Duma adopted a bill on the bankruptcy of individuals in the first reading. The bill states that a citizen who finds himself in financial difficulty can submit a bankruptcy statement to the court.11:03 15.11.2012
Anti-tobacco bill to be considered in DecemberThe first reading of the anti-tobacco bill in the State Duma will be held in December, says First Deputy Chairman of the Health Committee of the State Duma Nikolai Gerasimenko.13:41 14.11.2012
US Reps to vote on Magnitsky list and Jackson-Vanik amendment on Nov. 16The House of Representatives will vote on the bill on the Magnitsky list and the simultaneous annulment of the Jackson-Vanik amendment on November 16, according the house's schedule.13:22 14.11.2012
Migrants to take Russian language tests from December 1Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a law requiring labor migrants to pass a Russian language exam. According to the law, foreigners will have to prove that they have at least a basic knowledge of Russian.11:43 14.11.2012
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