Syrian rebels apparently caught on video committing war crimesA video clip released Thursday appears to depict a group of Syrian rebels summarily executing a number of unarmed men alleged to be captive soldiers in violation of international humanitarian law.18:32 02.11.2012
Euronews to be checked for violations on election dayThe Central Election Commission is studying the materials broadcast by Euronews on election day on October 14, as they may have violated Russian law.17:43 02.11.2012
Col. Budanov murder case submitted to courtInvestigators have submitted to the court the criminal case materials on the murder of Colonel Yuri Budanov.17:12 02.11.2012
Interior Ministry accuses Magnitsky's lawyers of procrastinationThe defense of late Hermitage Capital fund lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who died in a pretrial investigative isolation ward three years ago, are intentionally procrastinating their study of the materials in the criminal case, the Interior Ministrys Investigative Department said on Friday.16:41 02.11.2012
Medvedev believes convicted Pussy Riot members should be releasedPrime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has stated that the Pussy Riot band's imprisonment is wrong and they should be released, but added that the issue falls within the competence of the court.16:05 02.11.2012
Arrest of suspect in Bolotnaya Square riots extendedThe Basmanny District Court has extended the arrest of Denis Lutskevich, who is involved in the Bolotnaya Square riots case. The court has satisfied the investigator's appeal to extend his arrest until March 6, 2013.15:15 02.11.2012
Investigators obligated to initiate Dubrovka terrorist takeover caseThe Lefortovsky District Court has satisfied Igor Trunov's appeal against the Investigative Committee's refusal to open a criminal case against officials who committed violations when storming the Dubrovka Theater. Trunov represents the relatives of the victims.14:46 02.11.2012
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
Russia's Civic Chamber to send observers to U.S. electionsMembers of Russia's Civic Chamber, a state-appointed consultative body that advises the government on civic issues, will observe the U.S. presidential elections.13:54 02.11.2012
Interior Ministry completes investigation into Magnitsky caseThe investigation report of the criminal case regarding Sergei Magnitsky, the Hermitage Capital fund lawyer who died three years ago in the Investigative Isolation Ward, has been submitted to the prosecutor's office for the approval of the bill of indictment, a source in the law enforcement authorities told RIA Novosti on Friday.13:26 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