Tougher fines proposed for illegal private security business in Russia
The National Guard has proposed to tighten penalty for illegal private security activities in Russia. Under the bill, illegal private security activities would be punished with fines varying from 2,500 to 5,000 rubles ($40 - 80) for individuals, from 5,000 to 10,000 rubles ($80 - 150) for officials, and from 30,000 to 60,000 ($500 - 900) for companies.
Russian National Guard chief’s defamation suit against Navalny put on halt
The Lyublinsky District Court of Moscow has put on hold a defamation lawsuit filed by the Russian National Guard Director Victor Zolotov seeking one million rubles ($15,000) from opposition politician Alexey Navalny.
Russian National Guard chief accuses Navalny of defamation, seeks $15,000
Director of the Federal National Guard Troops Service Victor Zolotov has filed a defamation lawsuit against Alexey Navalny demanding 1 million rubles ($15,000) from the opposition politician.
Russian Judicial Council asked to drop barriers to ensuring right to defense
Russia’s Ministry of Justice has asked the Judicial Council to change internal conduct rules of the courts to remove obstacles preventing citizens’ access to legal defense.
State Duma adopts bill extending Russian National Guard's powers
The State Duma passed a bill authorizing the National Guard Troops Service to ensure security of Russian governors in the third and final reading on Wednesday.
National Guard proposes weapon possession ban for citizens convicted of grave crimes
Russian National Guard has proposed to deny the right to own weapons for people previously convicted of grave or especially grave crimes or those responsible for crimes committed in state of intoxication.
Teenager charged with violence against National Guard officer to stay under house arrest
The Moscow City Court has upheld the ruling of a lower court putting a 17-year-old Mikhail Galayshkin, charged with using violence against a National Guard officer at an unauthorized rally on June 12, under house arrest.
Teenager put under house arrest in relation to clash with police at June 12 rally
The Moscow Basmanny District Court had put 17-year-old Mikhail Galayshkin, charged with using violence against a National Guard officer at June 12 unauthorized rally, under house arrest.
Russian government approves list of facilities protected by National Guard
The government has approved a list of facilities which are subject to protection of the Russian National Guard.
President Putin signs law on Russian National Guard
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a federal law on Russian National Guard.
Federation Council’s Committee supports bill on Russian National Guard
The Federation Council’s Committee on constitutional legislation has supported a bill on Russian National Guard.
State Duma committee supports extending National Guard’s rights on using weapons
The State Duma Committee on security and fighting corruption has supported an amendment to the bill on Russian National Guard, extending its rights on using weapons, including, under certain circumstances shooting in crowds.