EU Court confirms independent interpretation of ‘internal armed conflict’The Court of Justice of the European Union has concluded that under EU law, the definition of ‘internal armed conflict’ must be independent of that used within the parameters of international humanitarian law.15:43 30.01.2014
Bailiff service on the fence about Khodorkovsky case damagesHead of the Russian Federal Bailiff Service Artur Parfyonchikov allows the possibility of both ceasing the proceedings in extraction of 17 billion rubles from recently pardoned Mikhail Khodorkovsky, and seeking harsher liability if the compensation will not be payed.14:22 30.01.2014
Poetry lover stabs prose aficionado to death in literary disputeA former teacher in the Sverdlovsk Region of Russia has killed his drinking companion after a dispute on the significance of literary forms, the Investigative Department of the local investigative committee reports Wednesday.13:18 30.01.2014
Abu Hamza moves to preclude references to Bin Laden, 9/11 at trialTerror suspect Mostafa Kamel Mostafa, known more broadly as Abu Hamza, moved to preclude US prosecutors from referencing Osama Bin Laden or the September 11th terrorist attacks during the course of his upcoming federal trial in New York.12:56 30.01.2014
Lawmakers propose to make names of corrupt Russian officials public – reportThe names of officials who have been convicted of bribery charges will be put on a public register of persons guilty of corruption-related crimes within three days of court rulings, accroding to the proposed legislation forwarded to the State Duma.12:22 30.01.2014
Russian prosecutors probe TV channel after controversial WWII pollThe Prosecutor’s Office of St. Petersburg initiated a probe into Russian TV channel Dozhd, after a controversial World War II poll was posted on the station’s website, the office announced in a statement issued Thursday.11:40 30.01.2014
Russian lawmakers propose allowing filming in court without prior approvalA Just Russia party has filed a bill proposing that unrestricted photography and filming should be permitted in open court hearings without prior approval.11:18 30.01.2014
Ukrainian parliament approves amnesty for riotersThe Ukrainian Parliament has adopted a bill on amnesty that will pardon those who participated in mass protests. The amnesty will not apply to the rioters who committed especially grave crimes.10:26 30.01.2014
Russian internet campaigners seek investigation into nearly 100 porn websitesThe Safe Internet League, which describes itself as the most reputable Russian organization fighting dangerous web content, has filed a request with the Ministry of the Interior seeking an investigation into 96 websites which allegedly contain porn.20:12 29.01.2014
Sale of Russian Trade Mission building in Sweden illegitimate – Foreign MinistryMoscow refuses to recognize the legitimacy of a resolution to sell a building that belongs to the Russian Trade Mission in Sweden as it could have an adverse impact on bilateral relations, Swedish Ambassador to Russia Veronika Bard-Bringéus was told when she was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry.17:56 29.01.2014
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