Defendant in Moscow judge threats case to be kept in detention until January 11The Moscow City Court on Wednesday confirmed that Alexey Veresov, a defendant in a case over murder threats against a judge and extremism, must remain in detention until January 11, as a lower court had ordered.18:03 11.12.2019
Four Jehovah's Witnesses followers face trial in Russia on extremism chargesFour residents of Russia’s Orenburg Region will go on trial on charges of creating, financing and participating in an extremist organization.17:39 11.12.2019
Human rights advocates to join to defense of warned off Russian athletesThe Presidential Council for Human Rights will discuss proposals on the protection of Russian athletes suspended from international sports competitions.17:21 11.12.2019
Prosecution seeks 3.5 years in penal colony for ex-geological official in fraud caseA prosecutor on Wednesday asked the 235 Garrison Military Court to pass a 3.5-year prison sentence upon ex-first deputy chief of the Russian State Geological Company (Rosgeo) Ruslan Gorring charged with large-scale fraud.16:02 11.12.2019
Escaped Russian convict extradited from PolandPolish authorities extradited Russian man Yevgeny Ivanov, who had earlier escaped from custody.15:18 11.12.2019
Over 3,000 complaints filed with Russian ombudsman office by crime victims in 2019In the first eleven months of 2019, 3,039 complaints were filed with the office of Russian federal ombudsman by victims of crimes, the country’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova said Wednesday during the Ombudsmen Coordination Council’s meeting.14:09 11.12.2019
Moskalkova claims prosecution of Crimeans by Ukraine must be dismissedUkrainian authorities must dismiss criminal prosecution of Crimeans as the citizenship choice is not a crime, Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova said during the Ombudsmen Coordination Council’s session on Wednesday.13:24 11.12.2019
Over 8,000 applications submitted to Russian children’s ombudsman in 2019Russia’s child rights commissioner Anna Kuznetsova received over 8,000 applications in the first eleven months of this year.12:12 11.12.2019
Probe into attack on house of Russian Central Electoral Commission chair completedInvestigation into the native of Kazakhstan Bakhyt Karabalayev, who stands charged with assault related to robbery against the house of Chair of Russia’s Central Electoral Commission Ella Pamfilova, has been completed.11:55 11.12.2019
Ukrainian ex-minister accused of calls for terrorism to be tried in Russia in absentiaA court will consider in absentia a case against ex-defense minister of Ukraine Anatoly Gritsenko, who had called through media to blast Russian trains and cars.10:43 11.12.2019
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