Law & Legislation

State Duma MPs propose seizure of illegally acquired funds in officials’ bank accounts

A bill establishing that the funds officials have in their bank accounts may be seized if the owners fail to confirm that those funds were acquired legally has been submitted to the State Duma.

16:06 23.03.2021

Bill to block websites with money transfers to online casinos brought before State Duma

A draft law envisaging out-of-court blocking of websites wherethrough funds are transferred to the benefit of illegal online casinos and lotteries has been submitted to the lower house of Russian parliament.

15:48 23.03.2021

Bill introducing criminal liability for unlawful debt collection reaches State Duma

A bill criminalizing unlawful activities aimed to recover overdue debts of individuals has been introduced to the State Duma.

14:35 23.03.2021

Bill on professional defense discretion drafted in Russia

The Government Law-Making Commission has considered a drafted bill on the introduction of the professional discretion notion in defense.

13:20 23.03.2021

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

A 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 conditions

Russia'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 Duma

Lawmakers 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