Russia will introduce a public register of persistent maintenance defaulters

Who will be entered in the register?

Child-support debtors held administratively or criminally liable, or wanted

Bailiffs will learn about a debtor’s employment sooner

Under the new law, bailiffs will also automatically receive current employment information about such debtors from the Pension and Social Insurance Fund.

Why the new law is needed

The changes will make legal measures against maintenance debtors more effective and encourage them to fulfil their obligations.