Law & Legislation

Legislature receives amendments obliging officials to disclose private spendings

United Russia Deputy Andrey Skoch has submitted to the State Duma a bill intended to make officials disclose their private spendings in excess of their declared income.

14:07 10.01.2012

President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a law that changes the way individuals pay back bank loans. Now people will be able to repay the loan early in full or by installments provided two conditions are met.

10:00 06.01.2012

Addict compulsory treatment unpopular worldwide, expert says

Drug addict compulsory treatment is not applied in the developed countries, says Yevgeny Krupitsky, head of narcology department at the St. Petersburg Psychoneurological Research Institute.

11:55 28.12.2011

Federation Council to ask Constitutional Court if senators can be directly elected

The Federation Council is contemplating inquiring at the Constitutional Court to clarify if the Constitution allows direct elections of senators.

17:30 27.12.2011

The protest rally "For fair elections" on Moscow's Sakharov Avenue

17:04 26.12.2011

Judicial examination commissions to be established in Russia - Medvedev

Independent examination commissions will soon be established in Russia, President Dmitry Medvedev said during his annual state of the union address on Thursday. The commissions will be responsible for examining judge applicants.

15:06 22.12.2011

Decisions in effect should not affect criminal investigations - Supreme Court

The Constitutional Court confirmed that decisions in civil, commercial and administrative cases that have already come into effect are indisputable, although they should not interfere with the investigation of criminal cases.

14:23 21.12.2011

Russian notaries to become part of e-government in 2012

Notaries will enjoy the single Interdepartmental Electronic Interaction System from 2012. However, people will be able to contact a notary using their computer only after legislation is adopted on notarial practice and on electronic documents.

17:38 20.12.2011

Airlines to get compensation for transporting children at discounted rate

The Constitutional Court validated the legal standards forcing airlines to charge only half price for children's tickets. However, the court also wants the country's legislation to be amended to compensate airlines for these expenses.

15:04 20.12.2011

Financial markets service amends trading session suspension rules

The Justice Ministry has registered the Federal Service for Financial Markets' order amending the rules of suspending trading sessions.

16:41 13.12.2011

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

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Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State Duma

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