Russian court rules to detain man charged with instigating hatred towards policeA court in the town of Tver ruled to toughen up pretrial restrictions imposed on Shamil Kazakov standing charged with extremism and placed under house arrest by remanding him into custody.19:08 22.07.2016
Defense of high-ranking investigator appeals his detention in corruption criminal caseDefense of the head of Russian Investigative Committee’s Internal Security’s Directorate, Mikhail Maksimenko, suspected of receiving large-scale bribe, has appealed his detention.16:56 22.07.2016
Investigators seek to extend detention of Vladivostok mayor charged with briberyThe Moscow Basmanny District Court is to review a motion of investigators seeking to extend detention of Igor Pushkarev, the Vladivostok Mayor charged with abuse of office and commercial bribery, on July 26.14:17 22.07.2016
Detention of Russian student Karaulova charged with attempting to join ISIS extendedThe Lefortovsky District Court of Moscow on Friday extended the detention for Varvara Karaulova (Alexandra Ivanova), a student of the Moscow State University who stands charged with attempting to join the Islamic State militants in Syria, till September 27.13:32 22.07.2016
Russia’s Constitutional Court says protesters have right to duct-tape their mouthsThe Russia’s Constitutional Court has permitted protesters to duct-tape their mouths, as well as make drawings and place stickers on their faces saying such actions are an expression of opinion on the part of protesters having, nevertheless, reminded that the use of masks, balaclavas, or objects designated to disguise faces violates the law and incurs administrative liability.12:45 22.07.2016
Alleged “Russian spy” Fishenko sentenced to 10 years in U.S. prisonAlexander Fishenko, main defendant in the criminal case over illegal export of microelectronic components from the United States for use by Russia's military was sentenced to 10 years in prison.10:48 22.07.2016
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