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Journalist union speaks out against limiting media access to courts

The Russian Union of Journalists has negatively assessed the State Duma's possible adoption of a law limiting media access to trials.

18:08 07.12.2012

No need to regulate homosexuality in Russia, Medvedev says

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said at a press conference Friday that he sees no reason to limit homosexuality by law. "Not every moral issue, behavioral habit or communication issue between people should be regulated.

16:32 07.12.2012

Russian Chief Bailiff proposes electronic debt sale system

MOSCOW, December 7 - RAPSI. Artur Parfenchikov, the Head of the Federal Penitentiary Service, hopes that a system of electronic bids to sell the property of debtors will be introduced soon, Parfenchikov said at the meeting of the Coordination Council of Russian Human Rights Commissioners.

15:36 07.12.2012

Draft law proposes limiting rights of journalists to report on trials

The State Duma has developed a draft law aimed at limiting the rights of journalists to report on trials by granting judges the right to close any trial to the press at their own discretion, Izvestia daily reported.

12:30 07.12.2012

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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