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Russian MPs propose using dash cam footage as evidence in court

Russian Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers will submit a bill to the parliament allowing dash cam footage to be used as evidence in court proceedings.

17:35 25.12.2012

Russian MPs suggest to share luxury tax revenue with orphans

The ruling United Russia party members have proposed allocating money from the future luxury tax to improve the life of orphans in Russia.

16:25 25.12.2012

US "concerned" by Russia's adoption ban amendment

The White House voiced concerns Tuesday over the Russian bill that would ban adoptions of Russian children by US citizens. In its response to a petition calling for sanctions to be imposed on Russian lawmakers, the White House issued a statement saying that the US “will continue to raise these concerns with the Russian government.”

16:05 25.12.2012

Bill enhancing rights of detainees and ECHR applicants approved

The Russian government commission has approved a bill allowing detainees to meet with lawyers representing them in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

15:43 25.12.2012

Russian kids rights czar claims US adoption ban in line with international law

Responding to charges reportedly asserted by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov declared that Russia's willingness to ban US adoptions of its children are in line with its obligations under international law, and that he's prepared to say as much to President Vladimir Putin.

15:08 25.12.2012

Russian bailiffs may be allowed to carry and use weapons

MP Alexander Ageyev is drafting a bill allowing bailiffs in Russia to carry guns. “There were 244 potentially life threatening attacks committed against bailiffs in the first ten months of 2012,” Ageyev said, justifying why bailiffs should be entitled to carry weapons.

12:23 25.12.2012

Russia's ex-finance minister tags 'anti-Magnitsky' law purely political

A bill adopted by the lower house of Russia’s parliament, which bans US citizens from adopting Russian children, is purely political and is designed to distract public attention from other problems, says a public organization led by ex-finance minister Alexei Kudrin.

10:57 25.12.2012

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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