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Grand theft auto liability be toughened in Russia

St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly deputies have proposed amending the Criminal Code article on toughening the punishment for stealing cars.

16:48 14.12.2012

State Duma to consider new Ponzi scheme punishment

State Duma lawmakers have drafted a bill stipulating up to ten year imprisonment and large fines for organizing a new generation of financial pyramids where sources of future payments are not concealed; the bill may be considered during the house's spring session.

13:46 14.12.2012

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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