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State Duma to consider bill on fines for banks breaching debt repayment rules

Russia’s State Duma is to discuss a bill envisaging amendments to legislation as to fines on credit organizations violating the law governing recovery of outstanding loan debts.

17:42 12.11.2019

Russian human rights body to discuss stiffening sanctions for threats against judges

The Presidium of the Russian Presidential Council for Human Rights will consider a question of toughening punishment for persons threatening judges with threaten with violence.

15:46 12.11.2019

Russian public figures push for law revamping to fight against cyberbullying

Legislation needs to be amended for effective fight against cyberbullying, according to the chair of the Russian Civic Chamber’s humanitarian cooperation commission Yelena Sutormina.

14:13 12.11.2019

Terrorism suspects may be banned from founding NGOs in Russia

A bill prohibiting terrorism suspects from founding NGOs and participating in them on Tuesday passed its second reading in the State Duma.

13:45 12.11.2019

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