Chairman of Russia’s Human Rights Council favors torture prevention ideaChairman of the Presidential Council of Human Rights Mikhail Fedotov has supported a proposal made by Russian ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova on creation of a national mechanism for prevention of torture.16:59 27.09.2018
Over 5,000 petitions on criminal matters filed with Russian ombudsman in 2018Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova received over 5,000 applications concerning criminal proceedings in the first half of 2018.17:45 07.08.2018
U.S. authorities refuse to transfer convicted pilot Yaroshenko to Russian prisonThe United States authorities have denied a request filed by Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova seeking to transfer pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko convicted of conspiracy to smuggle cocaine to Russia for serving his sentence.13:34 16.05.2018
Russia’s ombudsman backs initiative to fast track commutation of criminal penaltiesTatiana Moskalkova, Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, has backed an initiative of the Justice Ministry to amend the national Criminal Code in a way subjecting mitigation of criminal penalties to fast track procedures.12:32 16.05.2018
Ombudsman Moskalkova seeks to transfer pilot Yaroshenko from U.S. to RussiaHuman Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has sent U.S authorities a request to transfer pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko convicted of conspiracy to smuggle cocaine to Russia for serving his sentence. In April 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump redused to pardon Yaroshenko.09:51 16.05.2018
State Duma not to ban import of medicines from USA as part of countersanction packageThe State Duma will not introduce ban on import of foreign-made medicines as a response to unfriendly actions towards Russia on the part of the USA and some other countries.15:42 11.05.2018
Negligence may be behind fire in Russia’s Kemerovo that left 64 dead – ombudsmanNegligence along with violations during construction and lack of control over fire safety may’ve caused fire in a mall in Russia’s Kemerovo which had left at least 64 persons dead.14:59 26.03.2018
Russian ombudsman pushes for adopting legislation on combating domestic violenceRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova insists that there is a need to draft and adopt legislation to fight against domestic violence.12:44 01.03.2018
Russian ombudsman asks Director of U.S. Bureau of Prisons to protect Yaroshenko’s rightsRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has asked Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Mark S. Inch for checking prison conditions of pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko, who is serving a 20-year sentence in the U.S. for conspiracy to smuggle cocaine, and protection of his rights.15:59 19.02.2018
Moskalkova to examine case of Memorial Chechnya Office’s headRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova will examine the situation currently developing in the Chechen Republic, where the head of the regional office of the Memorial human rights organization, Oyub Titiyev, has been arrested after police allegedly found drugs in his car.13:59 10.01.2018
Russian ombudsman to examine Ulyukayev case if requested by ex-ministerRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova will scrutinize a case of Alexey Ulyukayev sentenced to 8 years in high security prison for bribery if the former minister complains about violation of his rights.18:19 18.12.2017
Ombudsman Moskalkova pushes for law to protect rights of disabled personsRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova has called for adopting legislation on the procedure of independent medical and social examinations to protect people’s rights in the event of disablement diagnosis disputes.14:47 14.12.2017
Russian human rights ombudsman to prepare program on protection of childrenRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova is developing a program on protection of children’s rights related to the Decade of Childhood initiative.17:37 01.12.2017
Council of Europe asks Russian Ombudsman to join women’s rights projectMarja Ruotanen, Director of Human Dignity and Equality of the Council of Europe, has asked Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova to participate in the program on protecting women’s rights.18:06 27.11.2017
Russian Ombudsman urges to verify cases of Crimean residents’ passport revocationRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has asked the Interior Ministry to verify cases of revocation of passports belonging to Crimean residents.10:50 27.11.2017
Russian Ombudsman supports Justice Ministry effort to improve conditions of detaineesRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has supported a Justice Ministry’s order aimed to improve the internal regulations in pre-trial detention centers.18:00 21.11.2017
Russian Human Rights Commissioner calls for domestic violence prevention lawRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova has spoken in favor of drafting and adopting a law on prevention of domestic violence.10:51 10.11.2017
Russian Ombudsman Moskalkova backs bill on criminal misdemeanorRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova has endorsed a bill introducing the term “misdemeanor” to criminal legislation.14:59 01.11.2017
Russian Ombudsman Moskalkova meets with CoE Secretary GeneralRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova on Friday held a meeting with Secretary General of the Council of Europe (CoE) Thorbjørn Jagland.11:39 20.10.2017
Russian ombudsman proposes to establish service protecting rights of mentally ill patientsRussian human rights ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova believes that there is a need to establish a service to protect the rights of psychiatric clinics’ patients.17:29 13.10.2017