State Duma approves bill on blocking of cellphones in penitentiary facilitiesState Duma lawmakers have approved in the third and final reading amendments envisaging termination of provision of communication services in penitentiary facilities.16:30 17.02.2021
Draft law on punishment for unlawful pre-election campaigning passed by State DumaA bill permitting to block dissemination of pre-election campaign materials where it is done in violation of law passed its third and final reading in Russia’s State Duma on Wednesday.14:22 17.02.2021
Russian senators approve harsh sanctions for inducement to drug use via InternetThe Federation Council, the upper house of Russian parliament, has approved a bill on criminal punishment for online inducement to the drug use and tougher sanctions for the fatal drug propaganda.13:13 17.02.2021
Bill on pretrial blocking of online defamation reaches State DumaA bill envisaging introduction of a procedure for pretrial blocking of information resources disseminating false information, which discredits honor and dignity of a person, has been submitted to the State Duma.12:06 17.02.2021
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