Russia government
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Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation
Examines complaints about violations of rights by state bodies.
What this authority does
Receives complaints against state and municipal authorities, may seek review of judicial decisions and visit places of detention. Since September 2022 Russia is no longer party to the ECHR, so this is the principal domestic non-judicial route.
Services for the public
- Rights complaints
- Detention visits
- Requests for judicial review
Before you contact this authority
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