Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Amendment Establishes the Right to Be Accompanied During Receipt of Medical Care

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Patient's rights - On December 9, 2014, the Knesset (Israel's parliament) passed the Patient's Rights (Amendment No. 8) Law, 5775-2014, amending the Patient's Rights Law. (... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : China: Designation of Sanctioned Places of Worship in Online Database

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Church and state relations; Freedom of religion - On December 26, 2014, at a national conference on religious work, Wang Zuoan, the director of China's State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA), announced that SARA will make public a list of officially registered Buddhist and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Kenya: Security Laws (Amendment) Bill Enacted

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Civil rights and liberties; Legislative bodies; National security - On December 19, 2014, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the controversial Security Laws (Amendment) Bill 2014, a day after Parliament approved the law amid nationally televised chaos involving heckling and fistfights, as some members... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Taiwan: Nationality Act in Process of Being Amended

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Citizenship and nationality; Employment-based immigration - On December 17, 2014, amendments to the Nationality Act passed the first reading in the Legislative Yuan, the primary legislative body of the Republic of China (on Taiwan). The changes are aimed at, among other objectives,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : China: New Guidelines for Cooperation Signed with Central and Eastern European Countries

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Bilateral investment; International affairs; Treaties and International Agreements/World Trade - On December 16, 2014, China and Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries agreed to the Belgrade Guidelines for Cooperation Between China and CEE Countries. Under the Guidelines, the parties will expand trade, investment, and economic... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : India: Proposal to Decriminalize Attempted Suicide

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Crime and law enforcement; Criminal code; Mental health - On December 10, 2014, India's Ministry of Home Affairs announced in a press release its decision to decriminalize attempted suicide by repealing section 309 of India's Penal Code. (The Indian Penal Code (IPC), World... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Aruba: New Ordinance Modifies Tax Law

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Accounting and auditing - On November 21, 2014, an ordinance was published in Aruba's Official Gazette amending the Income, Wage Tax and General Tax Act. (LANDSCOURANT VAN ARUBA [Official Gazette], No. 54 (Nov. 21, 2014), cited by Geert Weber,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Ukraine: Foreign Citizens Admitted to Cabinet Level Positions

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Employee hiring; Government; Guest workers - On December 2, 2014, the President of Ukraine announced that he had granted Ukrainian citizenship to three foreign individuals who were offered positions in the newly formed Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. Citizens of the United... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Russia: Collective Responsibility for Acts of Terrorism

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Terrorism; Human rights - On December 5, 2014, Ramzan Kadyrov, the President of the Chechnya Republic, one of 85 constituent components of the Russian Federation, issued a statement following an attack the day before by Islamist insurgents in the capital... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : China: Guidelines on Public-Private Partnerships Issued

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Business investment and capital - On December 2, 2014, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued the Guiding Opinions on Carrying Out Public-Private Partnerships. (Guojia Fazhan Gaige Wei Guanyu Kaizhan Zhengfu he Shehui Ziben Hezuo de Zhidao Yijian (Guiding... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Sweden: Opposition Budget Passed, Government Announces Extraordinary Election

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Budget - On December 3, 2014, the Swedish Parliament voted on 2015 budget legislation, adopting a budget proposed by an alliance of opposition parties. (Betankande 2014/15:FiU1 Utgiftsramar och berakning av statsinkomsterna, RIKSDAGEN (Dec. 3, 2014); Mari... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: New Code of Civil Procedure Approved by Federal Senate

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Civil procedure - On December 17, 2014, the Brazilian Federal Senate approved a new Code of Civil Procedure that will enter into force one year after it is signed by President Dilma Roussef. The current Code of Civil... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Bahrain; Egypt: Memorandum of Understanding on Joint Legal Cooperation Signed

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Crime and law enforcement; Organized crime and gangs; Treaties and International Agreements; Treaties and International Agreements/European Union - On December 4, 2014, the Egyptian Attorney General, Hisham Barakat, and his Bahraini counterpart, Attorney General Ali Fadl al-Bouainine, signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of legal cooperation. (The Signing of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Malaysia: Anti-Terrorism Law Proposed

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Terrorism - On November 26, 2014, Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, urged the country's parliament to adopt stronger legal safeguards against terrorism. In particular, he expressed concern about Malaysian citizens returning home with extremist views after having... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Germany: Asylum Procedure Act Amended to Restrict Applicants from Balkan States

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Asylum; Immigration - The Bundesrat (Federal Council), the upper house of Germany's parliament, has passed amendments to the country's Asylum Procedure Act that will deny as "unfounded" applications of asylum seekers from the western Balkan states of Serbia, Macedonia,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : European Union; Lithuania: Euro Zone Membership on January 1, 2015

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Currency; Finance and financial sector - Lithuania, after a long and arduous process, has been found by the European Commission and the European Central Bank to meet the required criteria and will join the euro zone on January 1, 2015; as of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Cameroon: New Law on Repression of Terrorism Passed

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Capital punishment; Crime and law enforcement; Human rights; Terrorism; Treaties and International Agreements/Terrorism - Cameroon's legislature has passed new anti-terrorism legislation that includes the death penalty for citizens who, either as individuals or in a group, carry out, abet, or sponsor terrorism. The legislation will now be... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Court of Appeal Dismisses Theft Charges Against Boy for Stealing Bread

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Crime and law enforcement; Judiciary; Juvenile crime - On December 10, 2014, the Court of Appeal in Bani Swief, south of Cairo, Egypt, dismissed theft charges against a nine-year-old boy who had been charged with stealing five loaves of bread. The first instance... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Thailand: Draft Laws to Promote Digital Economy

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Business investment and capital; Government; Information technology - On December 16, 2014, it was reported that Thailand's Cabinet approved two draft laws on information technology. The laws were put forward by the Information and Communications Technology Ministry. (Thailand: Cabinet Nod for... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Government to Permit Extra Distribution of Subsidized Fuel

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Energy; Energy prices; Oil and gas - Indonesia's government plans to issue a regulation that would permit the distribution of a greater quantity of fuel at subsidized prices, beyond the amount set in the 2014 state budget, should the need arise. The... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Court of Justice of the European Union: Evidence Required of Applicants for Asylum Persecuted for Homosexuality in Country of Origin

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Asylum; Human rights; LGBT rights - On December 2, 2014, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a judgment on a preliminary question posed by a court in the Netherlands, as to whether individuals who are persecuted for being... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : European Union; Mexico; World Intellectual Property Organization: Agreements on Patents

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Intellectual property; International affairs; Patents; Treaties and International Agreements - In September 2014, Mexico's Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) and the European Patent Office (EPO) signed an agreement to launch a pilot project in January 2015 known as the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program. The... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Argentina: Reform of Code of Criminal Procedure

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Criminal procedure - On December, 4, 2014, a proposal to reform the Code of Criminal Procedure, submitted to the legislature by the Executive branch of Argentina, was passed by the Congress. It passed mainly on the basis of the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: Implementation of EU Legislation on Orphan Works

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Copyright; Orphan works - Italy recently amended its Copyright Law to address the issue of orphan works. On November 25, 2014, Legislative Decree No. 163 of November 10, 2014, Implementation of European Directive 2012/28/EU on Certain Permitted Uses of Orphan... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Tel Aviv District Court Authorizes Avoidance of Treatment for ALS Patient

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Euthanasia; Patient's rights - On November 23, 2014, the Tel Aviv district court issued a declaratory judgment authorizing the gradual decrease of the ventilation rate of an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient to a minimum. The court required that... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Nigeria: National Health Bill Enacted

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Health; Health care funding - It was reported recently that Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan, signed into law the National Health Bill, 2014. Ten years in the making, the law aims to improve the country's healthcare system, including access to primary... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Kenya: Parliament Considering Security Laws Amendment Legislation

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Asylum; Criminal procedure; National security; Terrorism; Weapons - Kenya's Parliament is considering passage of the Security Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2014, which would amend over 20 different laws. (Mohammed Yusuf, Kenya's Proposed Security Law Stirs Debate, VOICE OF AMERICA (Dec. 11, 2014).)... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : China: New Measures on Foster Families

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Adoption and foster care; Child welfare; Families ; Homelessness - On September 24, 2014, China's Ministry of Civil Affairs promulgated new measures on foster care, which took effect on December 1, 2014. They replace temporary measures that have been applied since 2004. (Jiating... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Uruguay: New Law Bans Ownership of Agricultural Land by Companies Owned by Foreign Governments

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Farmland; Foreign investments; Real estate - The Government of Uruguay promulgated Law No. 19,283 on October 7, 2014 to ban the ownership of rural land or farms by businesses that are owned in whole or in part by foreign governments. (... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Ecuador: Proposed Reform of Labor Code

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Labor - Ecuador's Executive branch has proposed amending the Labor Code to add a classification of types of work and specification of rights and obligations according to the different work activities. (En el Borrador de Codigo... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Mexico; United States: Agreement on Exchange of Trade Information

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Customs enforcement; International affairs; Treaties and International Agreements/Crime - In October 2014, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Mexico's Tax Administration Service (SAT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at exchanging information through a Trade Transparency Unit (TTU) concerning exports and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Laos: Enforcement of Fishing Rule to Be Strengthened

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Animal protection; Aquaculture; Marine resources and fisheries - Authorities in Laos have become concerned about the open sale of fishing equipment designed to send electric shocks through the water as a method of harvesting fish. (Electrified Fishing Forces Lao Authorities to Act,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Finland: Foreign Pension Tax Rules Amended

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Taxation; Withholding tax - On January 1, 2015, Finland's amended Law on Taxation of Non-Residents will become effective. (Law No. 975/2014, FINLEX [scroll down to find the link to the legislation by number and select Finnish or Swedish... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : New Zealand: Parliament Passes Foreign Fighters Legislation

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National security; Terrorism - On December 9, 2014, in a 94-27 vote, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill, which includes amendments to the Customs and Excise Act 1996, the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Act... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Japan: Cybersecurity Basic Act Adopted

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Cybersecurity - Recently the vulnerability of Japan's cybersecurity has been a subject of concern. (Yuriy Humber andamp; Gearoid Reidy, Yahoo Hacks Highlight Cyber Flaws Japan Rushing to Thwart, BLOOMBERG (July 8, 2014).) In order... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Criminal Court Drops Charges Against Mubarak

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Crime and law enforcement; Criminal procedure - On November 29, 2014, the Cairo Court of Appeal dismissed all charges against former President Hosni Mubarak and his Minister of the Interior (homeland security), Habib al Adly. The court found Mubarak and Adly not... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: Civil Code Amendment Changes Joint Custody Rules

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Child custody; Civil code; Divorce; Families - On November 26, 2014, the Brazilian Federal Senate approved an amendment to articles 1,583, 1,584, 1,585 and 1,634 of the Civil Code (Codico Civil [C.C.], Lei No. 10.406, de 10 de Janeiro de 2002, PLANALTO).... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Council of Ministers Approves a Draft Law Identifying Terrorist Entities

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National security; Terrorism - On November 26, 2014, the Council of Ministers of Egypt approved a draft law regulating the process of identifying individuals, entities, and organizations that are deemed to be a threat to national security by the Egyptian... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : France: Law on Administrative Simplification Implemented

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures - France has recently implemented a law reversing the presumption of denial that had applied in most dealings between the French administration and the public. Previously, the general rule was that a governmental agency was deemed... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : South Africa: Child Restraint and Seat Belt Regulations Tightened

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Child welfare; Transportation safety and security - On October 31, 2014, South Africa's Minister of Transportation issued amendments to the National Road Traffic Regulations of 2000, which are made under the National Road Traffic Act of 1996. (Amendment of the National... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Ukraine: Demarcation of Border with Russia

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Border security; Boundaries; International affairs - On November 19, 2014, the Government of Ukraine announced that it will approve the draft of the President's Executive Order that provides for the beginning of work on delimitation of the border between Ukraine and the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Ghana: New Tax on Petroleum Products

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Oil and gas; Taxation; Value-added tax - On November 19, 2014, Ghana's Parliament adopted into law controversial legislation that introduces a special petroleum tax of 17.5% on certain petroleum products. The products include "petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Russia: Religious Orthodox Classes Will Be Taught in Public School Buildings

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Church and state relations; Education funding; Freedom of religion; Religious minorities - On November 24, 2014, the Russian daily newspaper Kommersant reported that according to Moscow City Council Member and Chair of the Moscow City Board of Education Nina Minko, the Russian Orthodox Church has been granted the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Gambia: Law Enacted Making Aggravated Homosexuality a Crime

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Crime and law enforcement; HIV/AIDS; LGBT rights - On October 9, 2014, The Gambia's President, Yahya Jammeh, signed into law the Criminal Code (Amendment) Act, 2014, which includes a provision that prescribes a harsh penalty for certain homosexual acts already criminalized under the country's... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Japan: New Revenge Porn Prevention Act

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Crime and law enforcement - The Diet (Japan's parliament) recently enacted the Revenge Porn Prevention Act. (Shiji seiteki gazou kiroku no teikyou tou ni yoru higai no boushi ni kansuru houritsu [Act on Prevention of Damage by Provision of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Jakarta to Impose Partial Ban on Motorcycles

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Transportation and public works; Transportation safety and security - Indonesia's capital city, Jakarta, is planning to ban motorcycles from some of the main thoroughfares beginning in February 2015, following a trial of the ban from December 17 of this year. The policy, designed to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Russia: Right to Use Firearms Extended

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Firearms and explosives - On November 8, 2014, the Government of the Russian Federation amended the Rules on Circulation of Civil and Service Weapons and Munitions in the Territory of the Russian Federation (Government Regulation No. 1178, Government Legal... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Court of Justice of the European Union: Conscientious Objectors May Claim Asylum in the EU

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Asylum; Military service - On November 11, 2014, Eleanor Sharpton, the Advocate General (AG) of the Court of Justice of the European Union, issued an opinion in Case C-472/13, on the question of whether conscientious objectors are eligible to seek... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Denmark: Package of Measures to Combat Cross-Border Tax Evasion and Use of Tax Havens

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Money laundering; Taxation - On November 6, 2014, the Danish Ministry of Taxation published a package of measures on the prevention of tax evasion and the use of tax havens. (Laura Ambagtsheer-Pakarinen, Denmark: Government Publishes Package on Measures to Prevent... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Draft Law Banning Publishing of Information Concerning the Armed Forces

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Arms control and nonproliferation; Freedom of information; Freedom of speech; Freedom of the press; Internet - On November 6, 2014, the legislative department of the State Council of Egypt (a judicial organ) approved a draft law banning the publication in media outlets of any information concerning the armed forces. The State... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Saudi Arabia: Women Not Allowed to Perform Notary Duties

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Islamic law; Judicial powers; Lawyers and legal services; Women's rights - Notaries public in Saudi Arabia are public employees under the Ministry of Justice, in accordance with article 73 and subsequent articles of the Judiciary Law issued by Royal Decree No. M/78 of 2007 (1428 Hijri). (... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Suriname: VAT Tax to Be Initiated in 2016

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International organizations; Taxation; Value-added tax - On October 31, 2014, the International Monetary Fund commended Surname's recent efforts to address the country's "widening fiscal and external imbalances, and the progress made on financial sector reform," in the wake of its weakened macroeconomic... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Law on Inspection of Food Quality and Nutrition in Educational Institutions Passed

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Child health; Education; Food safety; Health - On July 28, 2014, the Knesset (Israel's parliament) passed the Food Quality and Proper Nutrition in Educational Institutions Inspection Law, 5774-2014 (Food Quality Law). (SEFER HAHUKIM [Book of Laws, SH] 5774 No. 2470 p. 762,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : United Nations: Joint Committee Call to End Harmful Practices Against Women and Children

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Children's rights; Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), 1979; Human rights; United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989; Women's rights - On November 4, 2014, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women and the Committee on the Rights of the Child released a joint recommendation/comment on the obligation of states "to prevent, respond... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Congo, The Democratic Republic of the: Militia Leader Sentenced

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Crime and law enforcement; Military justice; War crimes - On November 7, 2014, a military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo gave a sentence of ten years of imprisonment to JerandEgrave;andAcirc;me Kakwavu, an army general who had been a rebel leader. The court... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Namibia: Supreme Court Ruling Against Forced Sterilizations of HIV-Positive Women

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Health; HIV/AIDS; Human rights; Women's rights - On November 3, 2014, the Supreme Court of Namibia ruled that three HIV-positive women had been forcibly sterilized, without proper consent, during emergency caesarean deliveries. The Court thereby affirmed an... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Bangladesh: Sixteenth Amendment to Constitution Empowers Parliament to Impeach Justices

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Constitution; Judiciary; Legislative powers - Bangladesh Act No XIII of 2014 amended the Constitution of Bangladesh, empowering Parliament to impeach Supreme Court judges. (Sadiat Mannan, Parliament and Judiciary: Striking a Balance, DAILY STAR, (Oct. 20, 2014).) Part... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Netherlands: Integrated Approach to Combatting Jihadism

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Terrorism - The Dutch Ministers of Social Affairs and Employment and of Security and Justice have formulated "An Integrated Approach to Jihadism (Integrale aanpak Jihadisme)," the aim of which is "to protect democracy and the rule of law,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Sweden: Internet Service Provider Appeals Data Retention Obligation

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Communications; Internet - On October 13, 2014, the Administrative District Court in Stockholm issued a ruling against telecommunications provider Tele2 Sverige AB, declaring that it must continue to collect and store data from its users as specified in the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : United States: Pacific Marine Reserve Expanded

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Boundaries; Environmental protection; Natural resources - President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation creating the largest marine reserve in the world, expanding an existing reserve over scattered areas in the south-central Pacific Ocean. The September 25, 2014, proclamation expands the territory of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Decree Allowing Armed Forces to Assist Law Enforcement Agencies in Protecting Government and Public Facilities

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Armed forces and national security; National security - On October 27, 2014, after approval by the Council of Ministers, the President of Egypt, Abdul Fatah Al SiSi, issued Presidential Decree No. 136 of 2014, on enhancing sanctions against the offense of vandalism of public... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Provisions on Parole of Convicted Murderers

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Criminal procedure; Homicide - On November 4, 2014, the Knesset (Israel's parliament) Plenum approved the second and third reading of the Parole Bill (Amendment No. 14), 5775-2014. (Press Release, Knesset, Final Approval: People Who Commit Exceptionally Severe Acts of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Russia: HIV-Infected Individuals Cannot Adopt Children

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Adoption and foster care; Children's rights; Health; HIV/AIDS - On September 23, 2014, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation upheld the legality of the list of illnesses that prohibit individuals from adopting children, establishing guardianship, or forming a foster family. (Supreme Court of the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Dubai's TECOM Investments said to eye $1.1bn loan

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Dubai Holding unit reportedly mandates banks to raise loan to fund expansion plans

Otmane El Rhazi : DIFC Investments launches $700m sukuk

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Pricing of the sukuk tightened several times with investor orders topping $3 billion, according to leads

Otmane El Rhazi : GFH Capital sells $25m property in top London postcode

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Subsidiary of Bahrain's Gulf Finance House announces sale of Queen's Gate Gardens property in Kensington

Otmane El Rhazi : Kuwait's Americana says shareholder in talks on stake sale

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Major shareholder Al Khair National for Stocks and Real Estate Co in preliminary talks with 'various parties'

Otmane El Rhazi : Kuwait's KIPCO posts 26% rise in Q3 net profit

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Kuwait Projects Co, which owns pay-TV firm OSN, says it made nearly $35m in three months to Sept 30

Otmane El Rhazi : Kuwait's CBK cancels plan for $413m bond

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Commercial Bank of Kuwait says decision taken due to 'legislative and technical issues'

Otmane El Rhazi : HSBC launches $52m fund for Omani SMEs eyeing global growth

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Oman unit of banking major commits to new fund for small businesses looking to expand into international markets

Otmane El Rhazi : Qatar to launch $10bn investment fund in China

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The fund is also considering investments in the consumer and service industry and tech, media and telecommunications sectors

Otmane El Rhazi : Qatar's wealth fund eying Chinese property deals

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The fund is also considering investments in the consumer and service industry and tech, media and telecommunications sectors

Otmane El Rhazi : China central bank signs $6bn currency swap with Qatar

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Deal is expected to allow the two central banks to swap currencies if needed to ease trade and investment

Otmane El Rhazi : Abu Dhabi's ADIB says Q3 net profit up by 20%

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank makes net profit of nearly $130m in quarter, ahead of analyst expectations

Otmane El Rhazi : Dubai's Abraaj offers $118m for 100% of Egypt's Bisco Misr

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Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority says it is considering the offer for producer of cakes and biscuits

Otmane El Rhazi : Daman Investments plans Dubai listing in Q1 2015

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Investment management firm says it will sell new shares equivalent to 55% of the firm to the public

Otmane El Rhazi : NBAD said to hire former Barclays exec as retail head

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National Bank of Abu Dhabi reportedly appoints Suvrat Saigal to run its consumer banking business

Otmane El Rhazi : Dubai's Abraaj inks deal to buy stake in Egyptian snack maker

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Private equity firm agrees deal with shareholders holding 56% in Bisco Misr

Otmane El Rhazi : Abu Dhabi hotel operator inks deal for $326m loan

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Abu Dhabi National Hotels secures 10-year facility with the National Bank of Abu Dhabi

Otmane El Rhazi : Kuwait's Burgan Bank rebounds to net profit in Q3

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Gulf state's third largest lender by assets says it made nearly $53m profit after loss in same period last year

Otmane El Rhazi : 30% of UAE SMEs confident of winning new customers - survey

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Zurich poll says small businesses in the UAE are more confident than competitors across the world

Otmane El Rhazi : Emirates NBD lists first NZ currency bond on Dubai bourse

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NASDAQ Dubai welcomes listing of $78m conventional bond by emirate's largest lender

Otmane El Rhazi : Abu Dhabi's ADCB to open office in Singapore amid Asia push

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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank obtains approval for office from Monetary Authority of Singapore

Otmane El Rhazi : Britain's Islamic finance market widens with gov't, private moves

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This summer, the UK became the first Western country to sell sovereign sukuk

Otmane El Rhazi : Barclays sued by Saudi developer for $10bn

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Jadawel International claims bank "hatched a fraudulent scheme" to secure a rare Saudi banking license

Otmane El Rhazi : Barclays sued by Saudi developer for $10 billion

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Jadawel International claims bank "hatched a fraudulent scheme" to secure a rare Saudi banking license

Otmane El Rhazi : New law may allow UAE Central Bank to fine bankers

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New legislation is being discussed by officials

Otmane El Rhazi : Alwaleed-backed Disneyland Paris benefited 4,000 workers with new ride

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The latest attraction is based on the popular Ratatouille animated film

Otmane El Rhazi : US probing Standard Chartered over Dubai banking

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London-based bank being investigated for potential US sanctions violations connected to its banking for Iranian-controlled entities

Otmane El Rhazi : New crowdfunding concept targets Dubai first time buyers

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Real estate firm DURISE launches fund in GCC which allows investments of as little as $5,000

Otmane El Rhazi : When is a cold call not a cold call?

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UAE residents are increasingly finding themselves in financial difficulty, yet the banks are doing little to help, says Ed Attwood

Otmane El Rhazi : The curious case of David Haigh

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The story of how David Haigh went from football fan and manager of his favourite English club to a lengthy stay in a Dubai prison on fraud allegations has gripped newspaper headlines on both sides of the world

Otmane El Rhazi : How Mashreq hits the sweet spot

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Mashreq’s retail operations in a series of Middle Eastern markets have helped contribute to some impressive bottom-line results in the last couple of years. Three regional executives from one of the UAE’s biggest lenders explain how that strategy could bring in $1.4bn in profits by 2020

Otmane El Rhazi : Dubai Investments in talks to set up university, school

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Company says discussions are part of move into expanding education and healthcare sectors

Otmane El Rhazi : Saudi's Sedco eyes $300m European real estate deal

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Islamic investment firm announces plan to soon distribute fund range via two European firms