Ukrainian ombudsman proposes to swap Sentsov for Russian convicted of terrorismUkraine’s ombudsman Lyudmila Denisova has proposed to exchange film director Oleg Sentsov sentenced in Russia to 20 years in prison for organizing a terrorist group in Crimea for ex-Russian serviceman Aleksey Sedikov convicted by a Ukrainian court of terrorism.17:08 03.08.2018
Ulyukayev’s lawyers seek to finally fine him in order to lift seizure of propertyLegal defense of Russia’s former Economy Minister Alexey Ulyukayev convicted of corruption has asked the Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow to enforce a 130-million-ruble ($2 million) fine against their client.15:59 03.08.2018
Emergency Ministry official to stay detained in Kemerovo mall fire caseThe Kemerovo Regional Court has upheld extension of detention for the head of the Ministry of Emergencies’ regional directorate Grigory Terentyev as part of a case over tragic fire in Zimnyaya Vishnya (Winter Cherry) shopping mall that left 60 people dead.13:59 03.08.2018
Russian Prosecutor General orders to inspect prisons after torture scandalRussian Prosecutor General Yury Chaika has ordered inspection of all facilities managed by the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) after revelations concerning violation of constitutional rights in prisons and embezzlement of funds allocated to modernization of the system.12:59 03.08.2018
Number of extremist crimes drops for first time in recent years – prosecutorsRussia’s Deputy Prosecutor General Alexander Buksman said on Friday that the number of extremist crimes had decreased for the first time during the last few years.11:59 03.08.2018
Moscow court dismisses motion to seize property of MAST-Bank’s former managersThe Moscow Commercial Court has dismissed a motion filed by the Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA) state corporation seeking to seize property of 21 ex-managers of MAST-Bank.10:55 03.08.2018
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