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Russian MP deems 'Magnitsky bill' breach of presumption of innocence

The “Magnitsky Act's” endorsement by the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is in breach of the presumption of innocence, as the sanctions against Russian officials are to be adopted without proving their guilt, State Duma Deputy Andrey Klimov said on Wednesday.

18:30 27.06.2012

Russia to retaliate ‎with Guantanamo list over US sanctions

Lawmaker Vyacheslav Nikonov has proposed drafting a “Guantanamo list,” or a “Bout list,” in response to the United States adopting a bill that would impose sanctions on Russian officials.

16:27 27.06.2012

Russia's Civil Code reshuffle meets business interests

Public and business community's opinions were thoroughly analyzed and taken into consideration while preparing the restated Civil Code for the second reading in parliament, lawmaker Alexander Remezkov said.

15:54 27.06.2012

U.S. Senate Committee backs Magnitsky blacklist

The U.S. Senate's Committee on Foreign Relations on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would impose sanctions on Russian officials allegedly linked to Hermitage Capital consultant Sergei Magnitsky’s death in 2009.

08:19 27.06.2012

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

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