Two parties plan to strip oppositionist Gudkov of Duma seatUnited Russia and the Liberal Democratic Party, two of the four political parties represented in Russia's State Duma, plan to vote in favor of stripping A Just Russia lawmaker Gennady Gudkov of his parliamentary seat during Friday's Duma session. Meanwhile, A Just Russia party members are determined to take the matter to the Constitutional Court, should Gudkov be stripped of his seat, as they believe this would be in violation of the Constitution.13:20 12.09.2012
ECHR victory prompts military court to reconsider high-profile caseThe St. Petersburg Garrison Military Court has accepted the high-profile case of former military officer Konstantin Markin for reconsideration following his victory at the European Court of Human Rights.11:30 25.07.2012
Constitutional Court accepts deputies' request for compliance checkThe Constitutional Court accepted a request recently submitted by State Duma deputies to check the compliance of the law on governors' direct elections and public rally violations with the Constitution.15:33 18.07.2012
MPs prepare lawsuits on direct governor elections and violations on ralliesMembers of the A Just Russia and Communist Party groups in the State Duma have prepared for the Constitutional Court lawsuits to ensure that the laws on direct governor elections and punishments for rally violations correspond with the Constitution.17:09 12.07.2012
Russia's Constitutional Court backs WTO entryThe protocol on Russia's WTO accession was duly signed, no violations registered, the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation has found.12:57 09.07.2012
Constitutional Court to rule on Russia's accession to WTO on July 9On July 9 the Constitutional Court will announce its ruling on the constitutional compliance of the as yet unratified protocol on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization.10:17 06.07.2012
Lawmakers ask Constitutional Court to check protest lawThe State Duma will submit an appeal to the Constitutional Court to check the law on increasing fines for violating rally procedures in terms of its compliance with the Constitution.16:54 03.07.2012
WTO accession hearing in the Constitutional Court to proceed without ministersThe Constitutional Court, which on Tuesday began the hearing of the constitutionality of a yet to be ratified protocol on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization, has refused to summon ministers or other officials to the proceedings.13:41 03.07.2012
Russia's Constitutional court backs rights of mentally illRussia's Constitutional Court ruled that current laws fully depriving mentally unstable individuals of their legal capacity do not correspond to the Constitution.14:52 27.06.2012
MPs turn to Constitutional Court over Russia’s WTO entryCommunist Party and Just Russia MPs have appealed against the acceptance of the treaty on Russia’s accession to the WTO.10:53 21.06.2012
MPs to challenge Russia's WTO entry in courtCommunist Party and Just Russia Party MPs intend to challenge Russia’s accession to WTO in the Constitutional Court.10:58 19.06.2012
Bans on weapons possession must reflect owner's guiltMikhail Barshchevsky, the government's plenipotentiary representative in the Constitutional Court has said on Thursday that bans on the right to buy sporting guns should take into account the gravity of any weapons-related offenses committed by potential owners.17:33 07.06.2012
State secret carriers departure limits depend on confidentiality ratingOn Thursday, the Constitutional Court ruled that issues regarding the limited rights of citizens with work access to state secrets and who are familiar with confidential data cannot be treated using a formal approach.13:32 07.06.2012
Constitutional court reduces liability for rally organizersThe Constitutional Court ruled that rally organizers should not be held liable for gathering more participants than they initially declared.13:23 18.05.2012
Woman complains to Constitutional Court about gender biasA woman has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court to invalidate a legal ruling prohibiting women from working as metro train drivers.18:00 23.04.2012
Temporary international treaties must be published before entering into forceThe Constitutional Court stated on Tuesday it is necessary to officially publish temporary international treaties before they come into effect.14:53 27.03.2012
ECHR's landmark ruling enters into forceThe European Court of Human Rights' Grand Chamber has held for the court's earlier judgment in favor of Russian serviceman Konstantin Markin.15:19 22.03.2012
Constitutional Court validates article challenged by Khodorkovsky's partnerThe Constitutional Court recognized validity of Article 175 of the Penal Execution Code which was challenged by former Menatep head Platon Lebedev last November. Lebedev, alongside his partner Mikhail Khodorkovsky was convicted of oil theft and money laundering.17:00 02.03.2012
Constitutional Court president reelected for fourth timeThe Federation Council reappointed on Wednesday Valery Zorkin as chairman of the Constitutional Court.15:17 22.02.2012