Litvinenko case does not affect UK-Russian relations - Foreign OfficeThe inquest into the death of former FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006 does not affect UK-Russian relations, however the UK is continuing to press for the triumph of justice, says Political Director of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Mark Sedwill.12:16 19.10.2012
Pussy Riot motion for sentencing delay rejectedMoscow's Khamovnichesky District Court has dismissed a motion filed by Pussy Riot seeking permission to postpone serving their sentences until their young children reach the age of 14.11:49 19.10.2012
Prosecutors request compulsory treatment for Bolotnaya Square riots suspectThe Prosecutor General's Office has submitted a criminal case against Bolotnaya Square riots suspect Mikhail Kosenko to the courts.11:27 19.10.2012
Another warrant issued in Russia's alleged opposition coup plot scandalOn Thursday, the Basmanny District Court in Moscow issued an arrest warrant for opposition activist Sergei Udaltsov's assistant Konstantin Lebedev on suspicion of planning mass riots.11:01 19.10.2012
Freed Pussy Riot member goes to ECHRYekaterina Samutsevich, the only Pussy Riot punk band member to have been released on probation, has filed an application with the European Court of Human Rights claiming the violation of her right to freedom of expression, that she was unlawfully prosecuted, and that her arrest was unfounded.10:18 19.10.2012
ECHR to publish findings in ex-YUKOS employee's case on Oct. 23On October 23, the European Court of Human Rights will publish its findings on an application by a former YUKOS security service head sentenced for life on charges of organizing several murders.18:08 18.10.2012
Turkey recognizes legitimacy of seized cargo on Moscow-Damascus flightTurkish authorities have recognized the seized cargo taken from a Syrian plane flying from Moscow to Damascus as legitimate, but have complaints about the cargo documentation.17:51 18.10.2012
El Pais ordered to redact Russian money-laundering allegationsMoscow’s Lyublinsky District Court ordered Spanish newspaper El Pais to redact a 2009 article featuring information on Russian national Vladimir Kokorev’s involvement in a Spanish money laundering scheme.17:34 18.10.2012
Appeal in Irn-Bru trademark case to be heard October 30On October 30, The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals will hear the BusinessInvestGroup's appeal of the refusal to prematurely terminate legal protection enjoyed in Russia by the Scotch A.G. Barr PLC trademark.17:12 18.10.2012
Court refuses to inspect Magnitsky's holding cellThe Tverskoy District Court judge who is presiding over the case of former pre-trial detention center deputy warden Dmitry Kratov who is accused of dereliction of duties in Sergei Magnitsky's death, has refused to order an inspection of Matrosskaya Tishina jail.17:07 18.10.2012
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