Russian Ministry of Justice prepares draft of penal system disciplinary charterThe Ministry of Justice has developed a disciplinary draft regulation of the Russian penal system.11:56 07.06.2019
New concept of Russian administrative code approved by governmentRussian government has approved a new concept of the Code on Administrative Offenses.12:29 05.06.2019
State Duma adopts bill on control over medical treatment of drug-addicted convictsThe State Duma passed a government bill establishing a procedure of the control over mandatory undertaking treatment by convicted drug addicts in a final third reading on Tuesday.15:09 28.05.2019
Russian Justice Ministry to draft online dispute settlement mechanism billRussia’s Justice Ministry is developing a bill envisaging establishment of online mechanism for the settlement of disputes.10:45 28.05.2019
Russia’s Justice Ministry seeks to oblige unincorporated NGOs to provide actual dataRussia’s Justice Ministry has developed a bill obliging unincorporated non-governmental associations to provide the Ministry with updated information as its notification on the launch of the development of amendments to the Federal Law “Concerning Social Associations” published on a website offering for public discussion draft legislation reads.12:39 21.05.2019
Justice Ministry to increase number of arbitration courts in RussiaThe Justice Ministry’s arbitration council has recommended to include two organizations, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the Arbitration Chamber for Sport, in Russia’s list of arbitration courts.10:54 05.04.2019
Russian Justice Ministry proposes to authorize ombudsmen to receive inmates in prisonsThe Justice Ministry of Russia has proposed to vest ombudsmen with a power to receive convicts personally in colonies. Russia’s ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova has supported the initiative.16:00 02.04.2019
Russian Justice Ministry proposes solitary confinement for habitual prison disturbersRussia’s Justice Ministry is developing a bill proposing to place habitual disturbers serving prison sentence in solitary confinement. Amendments are expected to be introduced in the Penal Code of the Russian Federation.10:56 19.03.2019
Justice Ministry proposes release from liability for corruption offences in some casesRussia’s Justice Ministry is drafting a bill releasing individuals from release from responsibility for corruption offences in certain cases.11:56 28.01.2019
Russian Ministry of Justice proposes to increase number of court bailiffs on guard dutyRussia’s Ministry of Justice proposes to increase the number of bailiffs tasked with maintaining order in courts.13:59 07.12.2018
Photos of Russian road police inspectors included in list of extremist materialsRussia’s Ministry of Justice has included photos picturing inspectors of the General Administration for Traffic Safety into the list of extremist materials.12:59 06.11.2018
Russian Justice Ministry proposes softened parole conditions for convicted pregnant womenRussia’s Justice Ministry has drafted a bill mitigating requirements for the release of convicted pregnant women on parole.17:43 16.10.2018
Russian Judicial Council asked to drop barriers to ensuring right to defenseRussia’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.11:45 09.10.2018
Russian Justice Ministry wants to oblige convicts released on parole to pay expensesRussia’s Justice Ministry is preparing a bill making reimbursement of court costs and expenses a mandatory requirement during release of convicts on parole.16:03 20.09.2018
Russian Justice Ministry starts working out bill to improve pro bono policyRussia’s Justice Ministry has started working out a draft law to improve free legal assistance in the country.17:50 17.09.2018
Russian Justice Ministry proposes extension of undisclosed information list for lawyersRussia’s Deputy Minister of Justice Denis Novak said during a roundtable conference held by the All-Russia civil forum on Wednesday that a list of information that could not be disclosed by attorneys without the consent of their clients should be extended.16:59 30.05.2018
Investment arbitration needs reforming – Russian Justice MinisterRussian Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov said at the VIII Saint-Petersburg International Legal Forum (LF) on Friday that investment arbitration needs to be reformed.16:41 18.05.2018
Russia’s ombudsman backs initiative to fast track commutation of criminal penaltiesTatiana Moskalkova, Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, has backed an initiative of the Justice Ministry to amend the national Criminal Code in a way subjecting mitigation of criminal penalties to fast track procedures.12:32 16.05.2018
Number of complaints from Russia does not exceed European average – ECHR judgeThe number of complaints from Russia filed with the European Court of Human Rights does not exceed European average, ECHR judge Angelika Nussberger said during a constitutional conference of the VIII Saint-Petersburg International Legal Forum (LF) on Tuesday.15:07 15.05.2018
Russian Justice Ministry proposes tougher penalties for catching rare animalsRussia’s Justice Ministry is developing a bill tightening punishment for illegal catching ang selling animals and aquatic biological resources listed in the Red Book or protected by international treaties.11:37 15.05.2018