Russian Justice Ministry seeks liquidation of political party “Volya”Russia’s Justice Ministry has lodged an application with the Supreme Court seeking liquidation of the political party “Volya” allowed by the Central Election Commission to participate in the upcoming elections for the State Duma.15:38 08.08.2016
Russia appeals against ECHR ruling on compensation for Navalny - lawyerThe Russian Justice Ministry has appealed against a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) that granted compensations in amount of 56,000 euros and 30,000 euros for opposition politician Alexei Navalny and his accomplice Pyotr Ofitserov respectively in Kirovles embezzlement case.16:38 25.05.2016
Russian Supreme Court upholds ban on transfer of parcels with books in detentionThe Supreme Court of Russia has upheld the ruing of the Russian Ministry of Justice, banning transfer of parcels containing books and press, to people who are placed in detention.13:59 23.05.2016
St. Petersburg Legal Forum supports Commercial Court for Shanghai Cooperation OrganizationAlexander Konovalov, the Russia’s Justice Minister, has supported an idea to establish a Commercial Court for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), speaking at the “Rule of law concept in Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization” conference.20:45 18.05.2016
St. Petersburg International Legal Forum to be held on 18-21 MayThe VI Saint-Petersburg International Legal Forum (LF), Russia’s Justice Ministry’s annual conference, will bring together lawyers from over 80 countries on 18-21 May.12:33 13.05.2016
Bill on compensation for crime victims submitted to State DumaRussia’s Justice Ministry on Tuesday submitted a bill to the State Duma that would allow crime victims to claim compensations for red – tapery or slack investigation.15:23 19.04.2016
Russian Constitution takes priority over international obligations – Justice MinistryRepresentative of the Russian Federation at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR ), Deputy Minister of Justice Georgy Matyushkin, believes that the implementation of the international obligations of Russia is based on the current constitution of the country.12:30 31.03.2016
Russia to appeal ECHR ruling on compensation for NavalnyRussian Ministry of Justice is going to appeal a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) that granted a compensation for opposition politician Alexei Navalny and his accomplice Pyotr Ofitserov in Kirovles embezzlement case.15:24 24.02.2016
Russian Constitutional Court to review first appeal against ECHR ruling - reportThe first appeal by Ministry of Justice regarding inability to comply with a ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has reached Russia’s Constitutional Court.10:47 02.02.2016
Registration open for St. Petersburg International Legal ForumRussia’s Justice Ministry will be hosting its annual conference, St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, which will take place on 18-21 May.12:37 22.01.2016
Russian Justice Ministry suggests adjusting foreign agents lawRussia’s Justice Ministry proposed amendments to the NGO foreign agents law aimed at clarifying the terms of political activity, RIA Novosti reported on Friday.10:34 22.01.2016
Russia ready to contest property seizure abroadRussia is ready to petition national courts regarding the seizure of property abroad if the affected Russian companies consider it necessary.16:01 13.08.2015
Russian authorities asked to establish Eurasian court of human rights - reportYelena Sutormina, a member of the Public Chamber, addressed Russia's Foreign Ministry and the Justice Ministry with a proposal to establish Eurasian court for human rights as an alternative to the European Court for Human Rights (ECHR).11:36 31.07.2015
Dynasty Foundation to be shut down after being designated a foreign agentDynasty, a foundation for non-profit education and science development programs, included in the list of foreign agent NGOs by Russia’s Ministry of Justice, and which refused to register as one, will be shut down.12:15 08.07.2015
Russian court takes Justice Ministry’s side against Church of ScientologyThe Izmailovsky District Court in Moscow has dismissed a complaint filed by the Church of Scientology Moscow against the Justice Ministry’s refusal to register its charter.11:06 02.07.2015
Dynasty Foundation may face penalties for alleged violation of NGO lawA magistrate court in Moscow on June 17 will consider a request filed by Russia’s Justice Ministry to hold the Dynasty Foundation liable for allegedly violating an NGO law.14:46 28.05.2015
Russian environmental NGO fined for failure to enter 'foreign agents' listPlaneta Nadezhd, Russia's environmental activist group, has been fined 300,000 rubles (about $6,000) for failure to register with the Justice Ministry as 'foreign agent'.11:36 26.05.2015
Lawsuit over punishment for distorting WWII facts to be heard on May 28The Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow on May 28 will begin the hearing of a lawsuit to overturn the Ministry of Justice’s refusal to draft a bill on liability for distorting the facts of World War II.15:46 14.05.2015
Bills to implement reform of arbitration reach Russian parliamentTwo bills to implement a reform of arbitration in Russia aimed at reducing the caseload of courts have been submitted to the lower house of parliament, the State Duma.13:22 08.05.2015
Russian lawyers propose to introduce punishment for distorting WWII factsOn May 14, the Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow will consider a lawsuit to overturn the Ministry of Justice’s refusal to draft a bill on liability for distorting the facts of World War II.14:25 05.05.2015