Law & Legislation

Bill obliging foreign IT giants to open offices in Russia passes first stage in State Duma

The State Duma passed a bill obliging foreign IT companies to open offices in Russia in the first reading on Tuesday.

18:12 01.06.2021

Russian Administrative Offense Code to punish for authorizing operations with criminal properties

The Government Law-Making Commission has approved draft amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses establishing significant fines for financial operations and transactions involving property obtained illegally.

17:46 01.06.2021

President Putin proposes to empower Prosecutor General's Office to represent Russia in ECHR

Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted to the State Duma a bill seeking to empower the Prosecutor General's Office to represent the interests of the Russian Federation in international and foreign courts.

12:14 01.06.2021

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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