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Introduction of compulsory labor as alternative sanction postponed

The State Duma has adopted in its third reading a law postponing until January 1, 2014 the introduction of compulsory labor as a new form of punishment.

17:57 21.12.2012

Prosecutor's pay to rise substantially in 2013

The State Duma has approved in the second and third readings a law substantially increasing prosecutors' salaries as of January 1.

17:23 21.12.2012

Duma bans second entry to foreigners who committed crimes in Russia

The State Duma has approved in the first reading a bill that proposes not allowing foreigners into Russia if they failed to pay fines or if they committed crimes during their previous visits to the country.

16:50 21.12.2012

UN approves Russia-initiated resolution on Nazism

The UN General Assembly has approved a Russia-initiated resolution against glorifying Nazism.

15:26 21.12.2012

Bills to be discussed in advance at Russian public councils

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree pursuant to which bills must be initially discussed at public councils and posted on the Internet.

13:22 21.12.2012

Obama officially announces cancellation of Jackson-Vanik amendment

U.S. President Barack Obama has signed a decree on the cancellation of the Jackson-Vanik amendment. The Jackson-Vanik amendment was adopted by Congress in 1974 and imposed restrictions on trade with the Soviet Union.

10:59 21.12.2012

UK grapples with possibility of introducing a Bill of Rights

A UK commission charged by the government last year with exploring the option of introducing a constitutional instrument in the form of a Bill of Rights submitted a report to parliament this week detailing its findings.

01:44 21.12.2012

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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