Increased liabilty proposed for weapons handling under the influenceState Duma Committee on Security and Combating Corruption head Irina Yarovaya has submitted amendments to the State Duma to the legislation which increases liability for using weapons while intoxicated, as well as raising the age for buying weapons from 18 to 21.11:11 14.11.2012
Law on state treason to come into effect in NovemberThe law increasing the severity of punishment for disclosing state secrets and imposing criminal liability for the illegal acquisition of classified information will be published by Rossiyskaya Gazeta daily today, and thus will come in effect.10:26 14.11.2012
Lower house cracks down on illegal asset ownership by top officialsThe State Duma Tuesday considered amendments to legislation aimed at clamping down on the ownership of illegal assets by top officials. Combined, these amendments strengthen and clarify the sanctions that can be imposed against officials who fail to disclose property ownership.17:46 13.11.2012
UAE toughens punishment for online threats to national securityPresident of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has signed a law toughening punishment for the use of the Internet to disturb national security.14:09 13.11.2012
Bill on depriving lawmakers of immunity heads to parliamentState Duma Committee on Constitutional Legislation and United Russia party member Vladimir Ponezhevsky has submitted a bill for consideration that specifies the procedure for submitting an application to parliament on depriving a deputy or a senator of immunity, RIA Novosti reported.18:00 12.11.2012
U.S. ambassador to Russia hopes for Jackson-Vanik cancellation by year's endMore U.S. politicians seek to cancel the Jackson-Vanik amendment and hope that it will be rescinded by January 2013, says U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul. The amendment was adopted by Congress in 1974 and imposed restrictions on trade with the Soviet Union.14:46 08.11.2012
Supreme Court supports amendments to toughen sanctions for drunk drivingThe Supreme Court has approved the draft law submitted by the ruling party, United Russia, toughening punishment for drunk driving, though it has made a number of comments.11:39 08.11.2012
Russian lawmakers to clarify the definition of fraudState Duma lawmakers plan to distinguish between everyday fraud and fraud in the business sector. The draft law was submitted to the Duma on April 11 and adopted in the first reading on October 23.15:11 07.11.2012
Amendments on fraud provisions may be approved before winterThe State Duma is determined to approve by late November amendments to the article on fraud in the Criminal Code.14:17 02.11.2012
Law on punishments for match-fixing may be considered this yearThe State Duma has welcomed a draft law that the Russian president will soon submit on increasing the criminal and administrative sanctions for organizing fixed matches and bribing participating fighters.13:05 02.11.2012
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