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Russian lawmakers approve updated punishment for child pornography

The Criminal Law Committee recommended that the State Duma adopt a law in the first reading on criminal liability for producing, purchasing or storing child pornography for other than sales purposes.

14:50 22.09.2014

Kyrgyz public officials to report on expenses

Government officials in Kyrgyzstan will have to report their expenses in addition to their income and include the expenses of their close relatives, RIA Novosti reports this Monday.

14:17 22.09.2014

Russian senators suggest registering citizens’ consent to organ donation

Russia’s Federation Council has proposed adding an entry on deceased organ donation consent to some documents, the list of which is to be determined by the government. The list may include a passport, a drivers’ license or all-in-one card stipulated in the law on the provision of federal and municipal services.

10:47 22.09.2014

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

Russia's Supreme Court proposed not to implement rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR).

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Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

The mechanism for redomiciliating foreign companies to Russian jurisdiction, in effect since 2018, has recently encountered serious obstacles. Taking into account the background of sanctions-related restrictions introduced in 2022 through 2025, it has become extremely difficult to achieve the goal. The situation gave rise to the phenomenon of dual domicile and led to a rise in the number of new litigations, both in Russia and abroad.

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

A military court in Donetsk sentenced three soldiers to up to 12 years in prison for torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a 63-year-old U.S. national who collaborated with Sputnik news agency.

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