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Arkhangelsk Commissioner met with Acting Governor
Tatarstan and Crimean commissioners signed agreement
On 3 September, commissioners for human rights in the Republic of Tatarstan and the Republic of Crimea entered into cooperation agreement in Kazan. The agreement was signed within the framework of the introductory visit of the Crimean delegation to Tatarstan headed by regional Commissioner for Human Rights Lyudmila Lubina.
“Human Rights Observance” interactive map to be created in Pskov Region
On 2 September, Commissioner for Human Rights in Pskov Region Dmitry Shakhov announced the creation of "The Human Rights Observance" interactive map of Pskov Region.
Penza Commissioner visited local police department
On 31 August, following an appeal submitted to Commissioner for Human Rights in Penza Region Elena Rogova, Ms Rogova visited Police Department No.1 of the Penza Region Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
Contest among students of Novosibirsk universities launched
On 1 September, Commissioner for Human Rights in Novosibirsk Region Nina Shalabaeva and the regional department of the Russian Jurists Association announced a contest named ‘Human Rights and Human Rights Defenders’ Activity in Novosibirsk Region: Problems and Prospects’.
Institute of regional Commissioner’s representatives in districts formed in Buryatia
Applications of candidatures for the public post can be submitted by non-profit or veterans organisations, district municipalities and candidates themselves.
Rights of mother and her child restored in Trans-Baikal Territory
The rights of a foreign citizen and her baby were restored with assistance of Commissioner for Human Rights in
Pskov Commissioner inspected penitentiary facilities
Amendments introduced to Federal Law 'On Commissioner for Human Rights in Moscow Region'
Federal Law No. 21-FZ as of 8 March 2015 The Code of Administrative Court Procedure of the Russian Federation takes effect on 15 September 2015.