Conflict of interest concept needs to be integrated into legislation – Council of Judges’ ChairThe fact that the Russian legislation lacks definition of conflict of interest concept causes problems as to appointment and reappointment of judges; due to the vague legislative framework deserving candidates for positions of judges are often unjustifiably rejected, Chair of the Council of Judges and member of the Presidium of Russia’s Supreme Court Viktor Momotov believes.18:08 28.09.2020
Court attendance dress code to be drafted in Russia not earlier than in May 2020Rules of entrance to Russian courts, including possible ban on certain clothes, would be drafted not earlier than in May 2020, Chairman of the Council of Judges Viсtor Momotov told RAPSI on Friday.14:28 06.12.2019
Revocation of certain powers of court chairs will improve judicial system - MomotovChairman of Russia’s Council of Judges Viсtor Momotov believes that revocation of certain authorities of court chairmen will advance efficiency of justice and strengthen independence of law.17:16 18.10.2019
Russian Supreme Court calls for reasonable use of penalty reductionThe Supreme Court of Russia has called to reasonably apply cuts in penalties because their reduction can increase the economic attractiveness for offenders.17:40 05.06.2019