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Criminal procedure; Judges - On June 17, 2015, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) held that the private use of a cell phone by a judge during the questioning of a witness in the trial of a case... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Thursday 10 September 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : United Nations: Security Council Condemns Use of Sexual Violence as Weapon of War
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Human rights and civil liberties; International organizations; Sex offenses; Slavery; War crimes - In a statement issued on August 28, 2015, the United Nations Security Council condemned the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the Middle East. The statement referred specifically to sexual enslavement... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Human rights and civil liberties; International organizations; Sex offenses; Slavery; War crimes - In a statement issued on August 28, 2015, the United Nations Security Council condemned the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the Middle East. The statement referred specifically to sexual enslavement... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : UNESCO: Palmyra Temple Bombing Deemed a War Crime
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Cultural heritage; Terrorism; War crimes - On August 24, 2015, the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Irina Bokova, issued a statement condemning the destruction the previous day of the temple of Baalshamin by Islamic militants.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Cultural heritage; Terrorism; War crimes - On August 24, 2015, the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Irina Bokova, issued a statement condemning the destruction the previous day of the temple of Baalshamin by Islamic militants.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Local Government Puts Curfew on Dating
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Human rights and civil liberties; Marriage and family status; State and local government - On September 1, 2015, the Regent of Purwakarta, a region in West Java Province, Indonesia, announced a new regulation that limits the hours in which unmarried couples may date. The new curfew of 9 p.m. will... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Human rights and civil liberties; Marriage and family status; State and local government - On September 1, 2015, the Regent of Purwakarta, a region in West Java Province, Indonesia, announced a new regulation that limits the hours in which unmarried couples may date. The new curfew of 9 p.m. will... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Intended Assets Sharing Presumption Applies to Same-Sex Couples
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Judiciary; LGBT rights; Property; Same-sex marriage - On August 20, 2015, Israel's Supreme Court rejected an appeal of a decision of the Tel Aviv District Court recognizing the applicability of the "assets' sharing presumption" to a same-sex couple who prior to ending their... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Judiciary; LGBT rights; Property; Same-sex marriage - On August 20, 2015, Israel's Supreme Court rejected an appeal of a decision of the Tel Aviv District Court recognizing the applicability of the "assets' sharing presumption" to a same-sex couple who prior to ending their... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Wednesday 9 September 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: New Legislation for Administrative Reorganization of the State
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Accounting and auditing; Corruption; Employee benefits; Executive agencies; Executive powers; Internet; Officials and employees; State and local government - On August 28, 2015, new legislation providing for a comprehensive reorganization of the public administration entered into effect in Italy. (Law No. 124 of August 7, 2015, Powers Delegated to the Government Concerning the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Accounting and auditing; Corruption; Employee benefits; Executive agencies; Executive powers; Internet; Officials and employees; State and local government - On August 28, 2015, new legislation providing for a comprehensive reorganization of the public administration entered into effect in Italy. (Law No. 124 of August 7, 2015, Powers Delegated to the Government Concerning the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : China: Restrictions Eased on Foreign Investment in Real Estate Market
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Foreign investments; Property; Real estate - On August 19, 2015, China released the Notice of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) and Other Departments on Amending the Policies Concerning Access by and Administration of Foreign Investment in the Real Estate... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Foreign investments; Property; Real estate - On August 19, 2015, China released the Notice of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) and Other Departments on Amending the Policies Concerning Access by and Administration of Foreign Investment in the Real Estate... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : France: National Assembly Adopts Immigration Bill
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Employment-based immigration; Immigration; Undocumented immigrants; Visas and passports - The French National Assembly (Assemblee nationale, one of the two houses of the French Parliament) approved legislation on immigration on July 23, 2015. (Projet de loi relatif au droit des ;trangers en France... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Employment-based immigration; Immigration; Undocumented immigrants; Visas and passports - The French National Assembly (Assemblee nationale, one of the two houses of the French Parliament) approved legislation on immigration on July 23, 2015. (Projet de loi relatif au droit des ;trangers en France... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Denmark; Lebanon: Danish National Sentenced in Lebanon for Joining ISIS
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Crime and law enforcement; International affairs; Terrorism - A court in Lebanon has sentenced a Danish national to three years of imprisonment for fighting on the side of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). According to the defendant's attorney, Fawaz Zakaria,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; International affairs; Terrorism - A court in Lebanon has sentenced a Danish national to three years of imprisonment for fighting on the side of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). According to the defendant's attorney, Fawaz Zakaria,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Bangladesh: Four Bloggers Killed Since February
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Church and state relations; Crime and law enforcement; Freedom of the press - In less than eight months, four bloggers who were considered to be non-religious in their writings have been killed in Bangladesh. They are Avijit Roy, Washiqur Rahman Babu, Ananta Bijoy Das, and Niloy Chatterjee. In 2013... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Church and state relations; Crime and law enforcement; Freedom of the press - In less than eight months, four bloggers who were considered to be non-religious in their writings have been killed in Bangladesh. They are Avijit Roy, Washiqur Rahman Babu, Ananta Bijoy Das, and Niloy Chatterjee. In 2013... 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: President Adopts Laws on Elections, Traditional Leaders
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Constitution; Customary law; Elections and politics; Executive powers - The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, issued two laws on August 25, 2015. One of the new statutes sets the status of traditional leaders, and the other adopts the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Customary law; Elections and politics; Executive powers - The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, issued two laws on August 25, 2015. One of the new statutes sets the status of traditional leaders, and the other adopts the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Sweden: Supreme Court Turns to Electronic Communication
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Judiciary; Supreme court; Telecommunications - On August 25, 2015, the Swedish Supreme Court announced that as of August 31, 2015, it has turned to e-mail as its main means of communication. (Press Release, andOuml;kad anvandning av e-post vid Hgsta... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Judiciary; Supreme court; Telecommunications - On August 25, 2015, the Swedish Supreme Court announced that as of August 31, 2015, it has turned to e-mail as its main means of communication. (Press Release, andOuml;kad anvandning av e-post vid Hgsta... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Thursday 27 August 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Angola: New Private Investment Law
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Business investment and capital; Foreign investments - On August 11, 2015, Angola published in its Official Gazette a new private investment law, which was approved by Law No. 14 of August 11, 2015 (Lei do Investimento Privado, Lei No. 14/15, de 11... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Business investment and capital; Foreign investments - On August 11, 2015, Angola published in its Official Gazette a new private investment law, which was approved by Law No. 14 of August 11, 2015 (Lei do Investimento Privado, Lei No. 14/15, de 11... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : England and Wales: School Girl Pleads Guilty to Terror Charges
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Juvenile crime; Terrorism - A 16-year-old school girl pled guilty to two counts of terrorism offenses in a youth court in England, after a counter-terrorism unit conducted an investigation that resulted in the discovery on the girl's cellphone of instructions... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Juvenile crime; Terrorism - A 16-year-old school girl pled guilty to two counts of terrorism offenses in a youth court in England, after a counter-terrorism unit conducted an investigation that resulted in the discovery on the girl's cellphone of instructions... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Scotland: GM Crops Ban
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Agriculture and food; Genetically modified foods - Public opinion in the United Kingdom in the past has been strongly against the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically modified (GM) crops. (Adam Vaughn, Public Concern over GM Food Has Lessened, Survey... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Agriculture and food; Genetically modified foods - Public opinion in the United Kingdom in the past has been strongly against the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically modified (GM) crops. (Adam Vaughn, Public Concern over GM Food Has Lessened, Survey... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 25 August 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : China: Cybersecurity Provisions in Proposed or Recently Passed Laws
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Espionage; Internet; National security; Telecommunications; Terrorism - China's legislature is considering passage of a comprehensive cybersecurity law. The proposed law on counterterrorism and two other recently passed laws also contain notable cybersecurity provisions. Some of the key features of the provisions... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Espionage; Internet; National security; Telecommunications; Terrorism - China's legislature is considering passage of a comprehensive cybersecurity law. The proposed law on counterterrorism and two other recently passed laws also contain notable cybersecurity provisions. Some of the key features of the provisions... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Supreme Court Suspends Detention of Islamic Jihad Activist
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Detention; Terrorism - On August 19, 2015, Israel's Supreme Court suspended the continued detention of a person determined to be "an activist of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization." The Military Commander of Judea and Samaria (the West... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Detention; Terrorism - On August 19, 2015, Israel's Supreme Court suspended the continued detention of a person determined to be "an activist of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization." The Military Commander of Judea and Samaria (the West... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : United States: Appellate Court Reaffirms Decision that Conflict Minerals Rule Violates First Amendment
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Corporations; Judiciary; Marketing and advertising; Mineral resources and mines; Securities - A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently reaffirmed its 2014 judgment that a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule requiring companies to publicly disclose that their products are not "conflict... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Corporations; Judiciary; Marketing and advertising; Mineral resources and mines; Securities - A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently reaffirmed its 2014 judgment that a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule requiring companies to publicly disclose that their products are not "conflict... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Netherlands: Tax Investigators to Use IMSI Catchers to Track Smartphones, Without Advance Police Permission
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Fraud and financial crimes; Intelligence activities; Internet; Tax avoidance - The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Henk Kamp, announced on August 17, 2015, that the Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (Fiscale inlichtingen- en opsporingsdienst, FIOD), a special investigatory unit under the country's Tax and Customs Administration,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Fraud and financial crimes; Intelligence activities; Internet; Tax avoidance - The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Henk Kamp, announced on August 17, 2015, that the Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (Fiscale inlichtingen- en opsporingsdienst, FIOD), a special investigatory unit under the country's Tax and Customs Administration,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : ASEAN; Norway: Partnership Plans Announced
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International affairs; International organizations - According to the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bandoslash;rge Brende, Norway has been invited to create a formal partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is the first Western European country to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
International affairs; International organizations - According to the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bandoslash;rge Brende, Norway has been invited to create a formal partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is the first Western European country to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Friday 21 August 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Austria: Parliament Enacts Tax Reform
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Banks and financial institutions; Income tax; Tax reform; Taxation; Withholding tax - On July 23, 2015, Austria's Parliament enacted a major reform of the country's tax system that expands the progressive income tax scale for individuals to six brackets, ranging from an initial 25and#37; rate to a ceiling... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Banks and financial institutions; Income tax; Tax reform; Taxation; Withholding tax - On July 23, 2015, Austria's Parliament enacted a major reform of the country's tax system that expands the progressive income tax scale for individuals to six brackets, ranging from an initial 25and#37; rate to a ceiling... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: Updated Legislation on Employment Contracts
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Employee benefits; Employee hiring; Employment and training programs; Labor-management relations; Temporary and part-time employment; Wages and hours - On June 25, 2015, new legislation making substantial revisions to Italy's labor code entered into effect. (Legislative Decree No. 81 of June 15, 2015, Organic Regulations of Employment Contracts and Revision of the Norms... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Employee benefits; Employee hiring; Employment and training programs; Labor-management relations; Temporary and part-time employment; Wages and hours - On June 25, 2015, new legislation making substantial revisions to Italy's labor code entered into effect. (Legislative Decree No. 81 of June 15, 2015, Organic Regulations of Employment Contracts and Revision of the Norms... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Wednesday 19 August 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Japan: Regulation of Heat Supply Business Relaxed
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Energy - To reform energy-related businesses in Japan, several laws were amended and promulgated on June 24, 2015. (Act Amending Electricity Business Act and Others, Act No. 47 of 2015, text of the bill that... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Energy - To reform energy-related businesses in Japan, several laws were amended and promulgated on June 24, 2015. (Act Amending Electricity Business Act and Others, Act No. 47 of 2015, text of the bill that... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Spain: Royal Decree on Legal Deposit of Online Content
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Internet; Libraries - Given the special characteristics of online publications, with a multitude of works being created daily and the difficulty of their capture, storage, and preservation, the Spanish government has changed the rules applicable to the legal deposit... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Internet; Libraries - Given the special characteristics of online publications, with a multitude of works being created daily and the difficulty of their capture, storage, and preservation, the Spanish government has changed the rules applicable to the legal deposit... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Denmark: Higher Penalties for Rape and Other Violent Crimes Contemplated
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Crime and law enforcement; Sentencing; Sex offenses - The new Danish Minister of Justice, Sandoslash;ren Pind, supports increasing the penalties for rape and other violent crimes in Denmark, it was reported on August 13, 2015. The Ministry is preparing a report on the issue... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Sentencing; Sex offenses - The new Danish Minister of Justice, Sandoslash;ren Pind, supports increasing the penalties for rape and other violent crimes in Denmark, it was reported on August 13, 2015. The Ministry is preparing a report on the issue... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Planned E-Cigarette Ban Controversial
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Excise taxes; Government ethics and transparency; Tobacco and smoking - Indonesia's Trade Minister, Rachmat Gobel, announced on May 18, 2015, that the government planned to ban sales of electronic cigarettes due to concern about the health impact of smoking such products, also known as vaping.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Excise taxes; Government ethics and transparency; Tobacco and smoking - Indonesia's Trade Minister, Rachmat Gobel, announced on May 18, 2015, that the government planned to ban sales of electronic cigarettes due to concern about the health impact of smoking such products, also known as vaping.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 18 August 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Mercosur: Protocol for Accession of Bolivia Approved
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International organizations - On July 17, 2015, at the Mercosur summit in Brasilia, the member countries, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela, signed a new protocol for Bolivia's accession to the organization (Mercado Comun del Sur). A previous... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
International organizations - On July 17, 2015, at the Mercosur summit in Brasilia, the member countries, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela, signed a new protocol for Bolivia's accession to the organization (Mercado Comun del Sur). A previous... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Ministerial Resolution Grants County Chiefs Authority to Arrest and Detain
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Detention; Officials and employees; State and local government - On August 12, 2015, the Minister of Justice issued a statement announcing that he has granted the county chiefs across Egypt the legal right to arrest and detain individuals suspected of damaging public or private property... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Detention; Officials and employees; State and local government - On August 12, 2015, the Minister of Justice issued a statement announcing that he has granted the county chiefs across Egypt the legal right to arrest and detain individuals suspected of damaging public or private property... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Tunisia: Parliament Passes Anti-Terrorism Law
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Terrorism - On August 7, 2015, the Tunisian Parliament passed Law 26 of 2015 on combating terrorism and money laundering. The Law was approved by a large majority: 174 of the 217 members of the Parliament voted... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Terrorism - On August 7, 2015, the Tunisian Parliament passed Law 26 of 2015 on combating terrorism and money laundering. The Law was approved by a large majority: 174 of the 217 members of the Parliament voted... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Thailand: Use of Hand-Held Cell Phones at Red Lights Ruled Illegal
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Cell phones; Motor vehicles; Transportation safety and security - It was reported on August 2, 2015, that the fourth Standing Committee of Thailand's Council of State has ruled that it is illegal for a driver stopped at a red light to talk on a hand-held... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Cell phones; Motor vehicles; Transportation safety and security - It was reported on August 2, 2015, that the fourth Standing Committee of Thailand's Council of State has ruled that it is illegal for a driver stopped at a red light to talk on a hand-held... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Thailand: Alcohol Banned Near Educational Institutions
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Alcoholic beverages; Education - On July 22, 2015, the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand issued an amendment to the country's Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. It will enter into force 30 days after publication. (Note to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Alcoholic beverages; Education - On July 22, 2015, the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand issued an amendment to the country's Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. It will enter into force 30 days after publication. (Note to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Proposal to Resurrect Law Against Insulting President
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Civil rights and liberties; Crime and law enforcement; Executive powers; Freedom of speech - Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has recently proposed reviving a provision that criminalizes insulting the president. The provision was in effect during the regime of Suharto, whose dictatorial rule lasted from 1967 to 1998, and punished... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil rights and liberties; Crime and law enforcement; Executive powers; Freedom of speech - Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has recently proposed reviving a provision that criminalizes insulting the president. The provision was in effect during the regime of Suharto, whose dictatorial rule lasted from 1967 to 1998, and punished... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Azerbaijan: Journalist on Trial
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Civil rights and liberties; Freedom of the press - On August 7, 2015, the case of Khadija Ismayilova, a reporter for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in Azerbaijan, was brought to trial, eight months after she was arrested on accusations of tax evasion, abuse of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil rights and liberties; Freedom of the press - On August 7, 2015, the case of Khadija Ismayilova, a reporter for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in Azerbaijan, was brought to trial, eight months after she was arrested on accusations of tax evasion, abuse of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Wednesday 12 August 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Defense Ministry Circulates Polygamy Rules
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Marriage and family status; Officials and employees; Polygamy - As of July 22, 2015, Indonesia's Defense Ministry has explicitly allowed employees to enter into polygamous marriages. (Defense Ministry Permits Polygamy, JAKARTA POST (Aug. 7, 2015).) Such marriages are legal in Indonesia in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Marriage and family status; Officials and employees; Polygamy - As of July 22, 2015, Indonesia's Defense Ministry has explicitly allowed employees to enter into polygamous marriages. (Defense Ministry Permits Polygamy, JAKARTA POST (Aug. 7, 2015).) Such marriages are legal in Indonesia in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : United Kingdom: Proposal to Jail Landlords Who Rent to Illegal Immigrants
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Crime and law enforcement; Immigration; Real estate - The government of the United Kingdom has recently proposed measures that would create new offenses applicable to landlords who knowingly rent to illegal immigrants. The proposed measures will be two-pronged. On the one hand,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Immigration; Real estate - The government of the United Kingdom has recently proposed measures that would create new offenses applicable to landlords who knowingly rent to illegal immigrants. The proposed measures will be two-pronged. On the one hand,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Sri Lanka: Biometric Passports Become Standard
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Government documents; Visas and passports - Based on a rule effective August 10, 2015, all passports newly issued by Sri Lanka will contain fingerprints as biometric markers. Existing passports will remain usable, however. The goal is to meet international standards... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Government documents; Visas and passports - Based on a rule effective August 10, 2015, all passports newly issued by Sri Lanka will contain fingerprints as biometric markers. Existing passports will remain usable, however. The goal is to meet international standards... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Thailand: New Criminal Court Division for Human Trafficking Cases
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Crime and law enforcement; Crime victims; Human trafficking; Judiciary - According to Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, a new criminal court division to handle human trafficking cases was to open on August 10, 2015; an announcement of the establishment of the new division was made... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Crime victims; Human trafficking; Judiciary - According to Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, a new criminal court division to handle human trafficking cases was to open on August 10, 2015; an announcement of the establishment of the new division was made... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Uganda: Court Declares Refund of Bride-Price Under Customary Law Unconstitutional
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Constitution; Customary law; Divorce; Families ; Marriage and family status - Eight years after it began, a legal battle challenging the constitutionality of a customary practice of refunding the bride-price at the dissolution of customary marriages ended with Uganda's Supreme Court, the highest court of the land,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Customary law; Divorce; Families ; Marriage and family status - Eight years after it began, a legal battle challenging the constitutionality of a customary practice of refunding the bride-price at the dissolution of customary marriages ended with Uganda's Supreme Court, the highest court of the land,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Bangladesh; India: Decades-Long Border Dispute Resolved Through Implementation of Land Swap Agreement
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Boundaries; Treaties and International Agreements - Bangladesh and India have resolved a decades-old border issue through a land swap agreement that started with a physical exchange of enclaves on July 31, 2015, to continue in phases between that date and June 30,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Boundaries; Treaties and International Agreements - Bangladesh and India have resolved a decades-old border issue through a land swap agreement that started with a physical exchange of enclaves on July 31, 2015, to continue in phases between that date and June 30,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Photographer's Moral Right over a State-Copyrighted Photograph Recognized
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Copyright; Judiciary - On July 20, 2015, the Jerusalem District Court issued a judgment requiring the payment of compensation to a photographer for violation of his moral right to a historical photograph taken by him during his military service.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Copyright; Judiciary - On July 20, 2015, the Jerusalem District Court issued a judgment requiring the payment of compensation to a photographer for violation of his moral right to a historical photograph taken by him during his military service.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: E-Cigarette Taxation Regime
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Excise taxes; Taxation; Tobacco and smoking - On May 15, 2015, the Constitutional Court of Italy published a decision that invalidated a legal provision on the taxation of e-cigarettes. (Corte Costituzionale, Sentenza No. 83/2015 (Apr. 15, 2015), Constitutional Court website (in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Excise taxes; Taxation; Tobacco and smoking - On May 15, 2015, the Constitutional Court of Italy published a decision that invalidated a legal provision on the taxation of e-cigarettes. (Corte Costituzionale, Sentenza No. 83/2015 (Apr. 15, 2015), Constitutional Court website (in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Friday 7 August 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Turkey: Newly Amended Provisions on Meetings and Demonstrations
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Civil rights and liberties; National security - On August 5, 2015, amendments to the Regulation on Implementation of the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations were published in the Resmi Gazete, Turkey's official gazette. The amendments introduce new limits on the organization of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil rights and liberties; National security - On August 5, 2015, amendments to the Regulation on Implementation of the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations were published in the Resmi Gazete, Turkey's official gazette. The amendments introduce new limits on the organization of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Kosovo: New War Crimes Court Approved
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Judiciary; War crimes; International affairs - On August 3, 2015, the Parliament of Kosovo approved the establishment of a special court, a prosecution office, and financing for defense lawyers in connection with trials of people accused of war crimes during the 1998-1999... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Judiciary; War crimes; International affairs - On August 3, 2015, the Parliament of Kosovo approved the establishment of a special court, a prosecution office, and financing for defense lawyers in connection with trials of people accused of war crimes during the 1998-1999... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Argentina: Law Forbidding Pardons of Crimes Against Humanity
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Crime and law enforcement; Crimes against humanity; Genocide; War crimes - On July 1, 2015, Argentina's Senate passed legislation that forbids pardons, amnesties, and the commutations of sentences for crimes against humanity. It became law with all the Senate political parties voting in favor of it.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Crimes against humanity; Genocide; War crimes - On July 1, 2015, Argentina's Senate passed legislation that forbids pardons, amnesties, and the commutations of sentences for crimes against humanity. It became law with all the Senate political parties voting in favor of it.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Thailand: Anti-Corruption Law Penalties Extended to Foreigners
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Capital punishment; Corruption; Crime and law enforcement - Amendments to Thailand's Anti-Corruption Act took effect on July 9, 2015, upon their publication in the Royal Gazette. The amended Act imposes harsher penalties on state officials and extends the maximum penalty, capital punishment, to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Capital punishment; Corruption; Crime and law enforcement - Amendments to Thailand's Anti-Corruption Act took effect on July 9, 2015, upon their publication in the Royal Gazette. The amended Act imposes harsher penalties on state officials and extends the maximum penalty, capital punishment, to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 4 August 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Moldova: Tax Incentives for IT Parks
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Corporations; Industrial facilities; Information technology; Taxation; Technical innovation - It was reported on August 3, 2015, that the Parliament of Moldova had approved draft legislation on tax incentives for information technology parks. (Vasile Foltea, Moldova: Tax Incentives Granted to IT Parks, TAX NEWS SERVICE (Aug.3,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Corporations; Industrial facilities; Information technology; Taxation; Technical innovation - It was reported on August 3, 2015, that the Parliament of Moldova had approved draft legislation on tax incentives for information technology parks. (Vasile Foltea, Moldova: Tax Incentives Granted to IT Parks, TAX NEWS SERVICE (Aug.3,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Germany: States Implement Federal Rent Control Act
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Housing and community development; Property; Real estate - On June 1, 2015, a new federal act on rent control entered into force in Germany. The Tenancy Law Amendment Act authorizes the individual German states to enact regulations to designate "tight housing markets" in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Housing and community development; Property; Real estate - On June 1, 2015, a new federal act on rent control entered into force in Germany. The Tenancy Law Amendment Act authorizes the individual German states to enact regulations to designate "tight housing markets" in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Monday 3 August 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan): Mandatory Video Surveillance Introduced in Public Places
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Crime and law enforcement; National security; Police power; Right of privacy - On May 18, 2015, the President of Kyrgyzstan signed into law the Outdoor Video Surveillance Act (Law No. 103 (May 18, 2015), Ministry of Justice website (in Russian)). The Act obligates the municipal authorities of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; National security; Police power; Right of privacy - On May 18, 2015, the President of Kyrgyzstan signed into law the Outdoor Video Surveillance Act (Law No. 103 (May 18, 2015), Ministry of Justice website (in Russian)). The Act obligates the municipal authorities of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Serbia: E-Cigarette Taxation Introduced
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Excise taxes; Taxation; Tobacco and smoking - On August 1, 2015, the Law on Amendments and Additions to the Excise Act of the Republic of Serbia of June 26, 2015, entered into force (SLUZBENI GLASNIK RS [official gazette], No. 55/2015, National Assembly... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Excise taxes; Taxation; Tobacco and smoking - On August 1, 2015, the Law on Amendments and Additions to the Excise Act of the Republic of Serbia of June 26, 2015, entered into force (SLUZBENI GLASNIK RS [official gazette], No. 55/2015, National Assembly... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : New Zealand: New Rules on Drones Come into Effect
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Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Aviation and airports; Science and technology; Transportation safety and security - On August 1, 2015, new and amended Civil Aviation Rules on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) came into effect in New Zealand. The rules, which were developed by the Civil Aviation... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Aviation and airports; Science and technology; Transportation safety and security - On August 1, 2015, new and amended Civil Aviation Rules on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) came into effect in New Zealand. The rules, which were developed by the Civil Aviation... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Ireland: Gender Recognition Bill Passed
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Civil rights and liberties; Discrimination; Marriage and family status; Same-sex marriage - On July 15, 2015, the Gender Recognition Bill 2014 was passed by the Oireachtas (Irish legislature). (Gender Recognition Bill 2014, No. 116/2014, HOUSES OF THE OIREACHTAS.) The bill was signed into law by... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil rights and liberties; Discrimination; Marriage and family status; Same-sex marriage - On July 15, 2015, the Gender Recognition Bill 2014 was passed by the Oireachtas (Irish legislature). (Gender Recognition Bill 2014, No. 116/2014, HOUSES OF THE OIREACHTAS.) The bill was signed into law by... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Supreme Court Approves Harsher Sentencing for Stealing Smart Phones
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Cell phones; Crime and law enforcement; Crimes against property; Sentencing - On July 14, 2015, Israel's Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, rejected an appeal of a sentence imposed on a person convicted of four robberies of minors 14 to 15 years of age involving smart phones.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Cell phones; Crime and law enforcement; Crimes against property; Sentencing - On July 14, 2015, Israel's Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, rejected an appeal of a sentence imposed on a person convicted of four robberies of minors 14 to 15 years of age involving smart phones.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Armenia: Veterans Permitted to Seek Medical Treatment Abroad
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Health; Military service; Veterans - On July 2, 2015, the President of Armenia signed into law amendments to the Law on Social Security of Servicemen and Their Family Members that provide for full government financing of medical treatment abroad of servicemen... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Health; Military service; Veterans - On July 2, 2015, the President of Armenia signed into law amendments to the Law on Social Security of Servicemen and Their Family Members that provide for full government financing of medical treatment abroad of servicemen... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada: Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Pakistani Canadian Pilot in Discrimination Case
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Civil rights and liberties; Discrimination; Human rights and civil liberties; Racial and ethnic relations - On July 23, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected the appeal of a Pakistani Canadian pilot in a discrimination case filed against Bombardier, an aerospace company. (Quebec (Commission des droits de la... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil rights and liberties; Discrimination; Human rights and civil liberties; Racial and ethnic relations - On July 23, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected the appeal of a Pakistani Canadian pilot in a discrimination case filed against Bombardier, an aerospace company. (Quebec (Commission des droits de la... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Taiwan: Drone Regulations to Be Revised
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Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Aviation and airports; National security; Science and technology; Transportation safety and security - Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) announced on July 23, 2015, that a revision of Taiwan laws on the licensing and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and camera drones will be completed by mid-September. The... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Aviation and airports; National security; Science and technology; Transportation safety and security - Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) announced on July 23, 2015, that a revision of Taiwan laws on the licensing and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and camera drones will be completed by mid-September. The... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Decree Enhancing President's Powers Challenged Before Constitutional Court
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Accounting and auditing; Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Budget; Constitution; Judiciary - On July 27, 2015, lawyers representing the Egyptian Central Auditing Organization, a government body legally assigned to audit the budget, public funds, and expenses of other government agencies, including the office of the presidency, filed a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Accounting and auditing; Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Budget; Constitution; Judiciary - On July 27, 2015, lawyers representing the Egyptian Central Auditing Organization, a government body legally assigned to audit the budget, public funds, and expenses of other government agencies, including the office of the presidency, filed a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Maldives: People's Majlis Passes Amendment to Constitution Allowing Foreign Ownership of Land
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Constitution; Foreign investments; Property; Real estate - On July 22, 2015, the People's Majlis, the unicameral parliament of the Maldives, passed a bill amending the 2008 Constitution to allow foreign ownership of land. President Yamin Abdul Gayoom ratified the bill the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Foreign investments; Property; Real estate - On July 22, 2015, the People's Majlis, the unicameral parliament of the Maldives, passed a bill amending the 2008 Constitution to allow foreign ownership of land. President Yamin Abdul Gayoom ratified the bill the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Wednesday 29 July 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Netherlands: Legislation on Compensation for Emotional Distress
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Administrative remedies; Civil liability; Crime and law enforcement; Crime victims; Torts - The Netherlands Minister for Security and Justice has submitted draft legislation to the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) to provide for compensation for emotional distress arising from serious accidents and crimes. The proposed law... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Administrative remedies; Civil liability; Crime and law enforcement; Crime victims; Torts - The Netherlands Minister for Security and Justice has submitted draft legislation to the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) to provide for compensation for emotional distress arising from serious accidents and crimes. The proposed law... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: New State Law Punishes Manufacture, Transport, and Marketing of Toy Firearm Replicas
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Crime and law enforcement; Weapons - On July 27, 2015, legal amendments entered into force in the State of Rio de Janeiro that newly prescribe punishments for illegal activities involving toy guns. Law No. 7,048 of July 24, 2015 amends a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Weapons - On July 27, 2015, legal amendments entered into force in the State of Rio de Janeiro that newly prescribe punishments for illegal activities involving toy guns. Law No. 7,048 of July 24, 2015 amends a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 28 July 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : African Union; Chad; Senegal: Former Chad Dictator Hissene Habre's Trial Adjourned to September
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Crimes against humanity; International affairs; Judiciary; War crimes - On July 21, 2015, the trial of the former President of Chad, Hissandegrave;ne Habr;, before the Extraordinary African Chambers (EAC) in Dakar, Senegal, was adjourned to September 7, 2015. (Diadie Ba, Trial of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crimes against humanity; International affairs; Judiciary; War crimes - On July 21, 2015, the trial of the former President of Chad, Hissandegrave;ne Habr;, before the Extraordinary African Chambers (EAC) in Dakar, Senegal, was adjourned to September 7, 2015. (Diadie Ba, Trial of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Estonia: Access to Abortions Simplified for Minors
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Abortion; Children's rights; Health; Women's rights - On February 12, 2015, the President of Estonia signed into law amendments to the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and on Sterilization, which entered into force on March 2, 2015. (Act on the Termination... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Abortion; Children's rights; Health; Women's rights - On February 12, 2015, the President of Estonia signed into law amendments to the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and on Sterilization, which entered into force on March 2, 2015. (Act on the Termination... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada: No Right to Vote in Federal Elections for Long-Term Expats
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Elections and politics; Judiciary; Voting rights - On July 20, 2015, in Frank v. Canada (Attorney General) (2015 ONCA 536, CANLII), the highest court of Ontario upheld the validity of a section of the Canada Elections Act that prohibits long-term Canadian expatriates... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Elections and politics; Judiciary; Voting rights - On July 20, 2015, in Frank v. Canada (Attorney General) (2015 ONCA 536, CANLII), the highest court of Ontario upheld the validity of a section of the Canada Elections Act that prohibits long-term Canadian expatriates... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Monday 27 July 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Armenia: Private Cemeteries to Be Established
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Cemeteries and funerals; Cultural heritage; Property - On May 27, 2015, the President of Armenia signed into law amendments to the Law on Organization of Funerals and Operation of Cemeteries and Crematoria, the main purpose of which is to allow private cemeteries to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Cemeteries and funerals; Cultural heritage; Property - On May 27, 2015, the President of Armenia signed into law amendments to the Law on Organization of Funerals and Operation of Cemeteries and Crematoria, the main purpose of which is to allow private cemeteries to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : China: Government Officials to Take Constitutional Oath
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Constitution; Government ethics and transparency - On July 1, 2015, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) adopted a decision requiring government officials to pledge allegiance to the PRC Constitution upon taking office.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Government ethics and transparency - On July 1, 2015, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) adopted a decision requiring government officials to pledge allegiance to the PRC Constitution upon taking office.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Germany: Federal Constitutional Court Declares Child Care Allowance Act Unconstitutional
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Child support; Constitution; Families ; Judiciary; Women's rights - On July 21, 2015, the German Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht, BVerfG) ruled that the Deutscher Bundestag (German Parliament) lacked the legislative power to enact provisions on the care allowance (Betreuungsgeld), which provides money to stay-at-home parents.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Child support; Constitution; Families ; Judiciary; Women's rights - On July 21, 2015, the German Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht, BVerfG) ruled that the Deutscher Bundestag (German Parliament) lacked the legislative power to enact provisions on the care allowance (Betreuungsgeld), which provides money to stay-at-home parents.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: Updated Legislation on Territorial Entities and their Financial Stability
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Budget; Executive agencies; Government ethics and transparency; Officials and employees; Sovereignty; State and local finance; State and local government - On June 20, 2015, Decree-Law No. 78, on sub-national territorial entities, entered into effect in Italy. (Decree-Law No. 78 of June 19, 2015, Urgent Provisions on Territorial Entities [D.L. No. 78], GAZETTA UFFICIALE, No.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Budget; Executive agencies; Government ethics and transparency; Officials and employees; Sovereignty; State and local finance; State and local government - On June 20, 2015, Decree-Law No. 78, on sub-national territorial entities, entered into effect in Italy. (Decree-Law No. 78 of June 19, 2015, Urgent Provisions on Territorial Entities [D.L. No. 78], GAZETTA UFFICIALE, No.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : United Arab Emirates: New Law Banning Discrimination
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Discrimination; Freedom of religion; Freedom of speech; Minority rights; Racial and ethnic relations; Religious minorities - On July 20, 2015, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of religion or ethnic identity. The law also bans discrimination on the grounds of caste, doctrine, color, or... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Discrimination; Freedom of religion; Freedom of speech; Minority rights; Racial and ethnic relations; Religious minorities - On July 20, 2015, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of religion or ethnic identity. The law also bans discrimination on the grounds of caste, doctrine, color, or... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : China; Taiwan: New Rules Facilitate Taiwan Residents Traveling to the Mainland
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Government documents; Tourism; Visas and passports - On June 14, 2015, the State Council of the People's Republic of China amended an administrative regulation governing the travel of residents of China's mainland to Taiwan and of Taiwan residents to the mainland, the Measures... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Government documents; Tourism; Visas and passports - On June 14, 2015, the State Council of the People's Republic of China amended an administrative regulation governing the travel of residents of China's mainland to Taiwan and of Taiwan residents to the mainland, the Measures... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Cameroon: Far North Region Bans Burka, Face-Covering Veils
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Church and state relations; Freedom of religion; Terrorism; Women's rights - It was reported on July 17, 2015, that Cameroon's Far North Region instituted a ban on July 15 against women wearing burkas (a covering for the face and the whole body) and veils that cover the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Church and state relations; Freedom of religion; Terrorism; Women's rights - It was reported on July 17, 2015, that Cameroon's Far North Region instituted a ban on July 15 against women wearing burkas (a covering for the face and the whole body) and veils that cover the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Restrictions on Fees for Handling Holocaust Survivors' Claims Constitutional
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Constitution; Judiciary; Lawyers and legal services - On July 9, 2015, Israel's Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, rejected a petition filed by attorneys and public organizations arguing that the introduction of mandatory ceilings on and retroactive reimbursement of excess fees paid in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Judiciary; Lawyers and legal services - On July 9, 2015, Israel's Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, rejected a petition filed by attorneys and public organizations arguing that the introduction of mandatory ceilings on and retroactive reimbursement of excess fees paid in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 21 July 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : African Union; Chad; Senegal: Former Chad Dictator Hissene Habre 's Trial Opens in Dakar
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Crimes against humanity; International affairs; Judiciary; War crimes - On July 20, 2015, the trial of former Chadian President Hissandegrave;ne Habr; before the Extraordinary African Chambers (EAC) opened in Dakar, Senegal. He is facing accusations of crimes against humanity, torture, and war crimes.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crimes against humanity; International affairs; Judiciary; War crimes - On July 20, 2015, the trial of former Chadian President Hissandegrave;ne Habr; before the Extraordinary African Chambers (EAC) opened in Dakar, Senegal. He is facing accusations of crimes against humanity, torture, and war crimes.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada; Denmark; Norway; Russia; United States: Fishing Declaration Covering Central Arctic
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Aquaculture; Arctic and polar regions; International affairs; Treaties and International Agreements - Five countries that ring the Arctic Ocean, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the United States, signed a declaration in Oslo on July 16, 2015, designed to prevent unregulated fishing in the central part of that ocean.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Aquaculture; Arctic and polar regions; International affairs; Treaties and International Agreements - Five countries that ring the Arctic Ocean, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the United States, signed a declaration in Oslo on July 16, 2015, designed to prevent unregulated fishing in the central part of that ocean.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Gambia: Increased Monetary Deposit Requirements for Election Candidates
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Constitution; Elections and politics - On July 7, 2015, The Gambia's legislature passed a bill amending the country's Elections Act. (Gambia Passes Bill That Increases Deposit for Candidates, ABC NEWS (July 8, 2015); Elections Act (Decree No. 78, 1996,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Elections and politics - On July 7, 2015, The Gambia's legislature passed a bill amending the country's Elections Act. (Gambia Passes Bill That Increases Deposit for Candidates, ABC NEWS (July 8, 2015); Elections Act (Decree No. 78, 1996,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada: Supreme Court Calls for Clear and Complete Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases
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Criminal procedure; Judiciary; Juries - On July 17, 2015, in the murder case of R. v. Rodgerson (2015 CSC 38, Judgements of the Supreme Court of Canada), the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an appeal from the Court of Appeal... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Criminal procedure; Judiciary; Juries - On July 17, 2015, in the murder case of R. v. Rodgerson (2015 CSC 38, Judgements of the Supreme Court of Canada), the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an appeal from the Court of Appeal... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Burkina Faso: New Mining Code Adopted
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Mineral resources and mines; Taxation - Burkina Faso's National Transitory Council (Conseil National de la Transition, CNT, the country's interim parliament) adopted a new mining code on June 26, 2015, to replace the 2003 code. (Anapaula Trindade Marinho, Burkina Faso, New... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Mineral resources and mines; Taxation - Burkina Faso's National Transitory Council (Conseil National de la Transition, CNT, the country's interim parliament) adopted a new mining code on June 26, 2015, to replace the 2003 code. (Anapaula Trindade Marinho, Burkina Faso, New... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: Updated Legislation on Credit Entities and on Strengthening of Bank of Italy
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Accounting and auditing; Banks and financial institutions; Credit markets; Financial services; Foreign and international banking; Interest - On June 27, 2015, new legislation on the supervision of credit entities and on the strengthening of the country's central bank, Decree-Law No. 72, entered into effect in Italy. (Decree-Law No. 72 of May... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Accounting and auditing; Banks and financial institutions; Credit markets; Financial services; Foreign and international banking; Interest - On June 27, 2015, new legislation on the supervision of credit entities and on the strengthening of the country's central bank, Decree-Law No. 72, entered into effect in Italy. (Decree-Law No. 72 of May... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Thursday 16 July 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Sri Lanka: Press Council Revival Controversial
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Freedom of the press - On July 2, 2015, Sri Lanka's government announced that the Press Council, which had given authorities a great deal of control over the media in the past, is being revived. The decision followed by only... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Freedom of the press - On July 2, 2015, Sri Lanka's government announced that the Press Council, which had given authorities a great deal of control over the media in the past, is being revived. The decision followed by only... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Belgium; European Court of Human Rights: Belgium Condemned for Degrading Treatment of Roma Family of Asylum Seekers
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Asylum; Human rights and civil liberties; Immigration - On July 7, 2015, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rendered a Chamber judgment in the case of V.M. and Others v. Belgium, in which the majority held that Belgium had violated article 3 (prohibition... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Asylum; Human rights and civil liberties; Immigration - On July 7, 2015, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rendered a Chamber judgment in the case of V.M. and Others v. Belgium, in which the majority held that Belgium had violated article 3 (prohibition... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: Killing of a Police Officer Now Considered a Heinous Crime
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Crime and law enforcement; Criminal code; Law enforcement officers - A new law promulgated on July 7, 2015, by Brazilian President Dilma Roussef amends the Penal Code and a law on heinous crimes to make the killing of police officers and members of the Armed Forces,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Criminal code; Law enforcement officers - A new law promulgated on July 7, 2015, by Brazilian President Dilma Roussef amends the Penal Code and a law on heinous crimes to make the killing of police officers and members of the Armed Forces,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Iceland: Easing of Capital Controls and Banking Regulations
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Bankruptcy; Banks and financial institutions; Financial crises and stabilization; Foreign exchange - On July 3, 2015, the Icelandic Parliament (Althingi) passed legislation (The Act on a Stability Levy) to ease capital controls and bank regulation in the country, provided certain conditions are met. The regulations were set... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Bankruptcy; Banks and financial institutions; Financial crises and stabilization; Foreign exchange - On July 3, 2015, the Icelandic Parliament (Althingi) passed legislation (The Act on a Stability Levy) to ease capital controls and bank regulation in the country, provided certain conditions are met. The regulations were set... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Iceland: Blasphemy Law Repealed
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Blasphemy; Freedom of speech - On July 2, 2015, the Icelandic Parliament voted to repeal the country's blasphemy legislation. (821 Frumvarp, Heligi Hrafn Gunanrson, Althingi [Parliament] website (last visited July 15, 2015).)The crime of blasphemy had been on the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Blasphemy; Freedom of speech - On July 2, 2015, the Icelandic Parliament voted to repeal the country's blasphemy legislation. (821 Frumvarp, Heligi Hrafn Gunanrson, Althingi [Parliament] website (last visited July 15, 2015).)The crime of blasphemy had been on the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada: First Attempt to Revoke Canadian Citizenship Under New Citizenship Act
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Citizenship and nationality; Crime and law enforcement; National security; Terrorism - Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration is moving ahead to revoke the citizenship of a Canadian citizen convicted of terrorist charges. This is the first attempt to do so under the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Citizenship and nationality; Crime and law enforcement; National security; Terrorism - Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration is moving ahead to revoke the citizenship of a Canadian citizen convicted of terrorist charges. This is the first attempt to do so under the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Cambodia: Law on NGOs Passed
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Human rights and civil liberties; Nongovernmental organizations; Terrorism - On July 13, 2015, Cambodia's legislature adopted a new law designed to regulate the country's approximately 5,000 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations passed with unanimous support from the ruling party,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Human rights and civil liberties; Nongovernmental organizations; Terrorism - On July 13, 2015, Cambodia's legislature adopted a new law designed to regulate the country's approximately 5,000 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations passed with unanimous support from the ruling party,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Contracts Concluded for Book Publication Before Digital Era Do Not Extend to E-Books
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Copyright; Science and technology - On May 19, 2015, the Tel Aviv District Court issued a declaratory judgement recognizing an heir's rights to publication of a work created by her spouse's father in an e-book format. Exclusive rights of publication... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Copyright; Science and technology - On May 19, 2015, the Tel Aviv District Court issued a declaratory judgement recognizing an heir's rights to publication of a work created by her spouse's father in an e-book format. Exclusive rights of publication... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Family Court Denies Suit of Lover of a Married Man
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Civil actions; Families ; Judiciary - On June 8, 2015, the Tel Aviv Family Court rejected a suit filed by a woman against a married man with whom she had romantic relationship four years ago. The woman was asking for living... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil actions; Families ; Judiciary - On June 8, 2015, the Tel Aviv Family Court rejected a suit filed by a woman against a married man with whom she had romantic relationship four years ago. The woman was asking for living... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Monday 13 July 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Australia: National Library to Implement Digital Legal Deposit from January 2016
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Copyright; Intellectual property; Internet - As a result of changes to the legal deposit provisions in the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) made by the Civil Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (Cth), the National Library of Australia will have the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Copyright; Intellectual property; Internet - As a result of changes to the legal deposit provisions in the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) made by the Civil Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (Cth), the National Library of Australia will have the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Constitutional Court Ruling on Political Office
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Constitution; Elections and politics; Judiciary; Treaties and International Agreements/Human Rights - On July 9, 2015, Indonesia's Constitutional Court issued a decision revoking a provision of a recent law on regional elections. (Decision No. 42/PUU-XIII/2015, Constitutional Court website (July 9, 2015) (in Indonesian).) It found... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Elections and politics; Judiciary; Treaties and International Agreements/Human Rights - On July 9, 2015, Indonesia's Constitutional Court issued a decision revoking a provision of a recent law on regional elections. (Decision No. 42/PUU-XIII/2015, Constitutional Court website (July 9, 2015) (in Indonesian).) It found... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada: Update: Health Canada Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Cannabis
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Controlled substances; Health; Prescription drugs - On July 8, 2015, Health Canada, the country's federal department in charge of public health, responded to the Supreme Court of Canada's June 11, 2015, ruling on medical marijuana. (Statement on Supreme Court of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Controlled substances; Health; Prescription drugs - On July 8, 2015, Health Canada, the country's federal department in charge of public health, responded to the Supreme Court of Canada's June 11, 2015, ruling on medical marijuana. (Statement on Supreme Court of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : France; France: Parliament Adopts New Surveillance Legislation
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Intelligence activities; National security; Right of privacy; Intelligence activities - Controversial national intelligence and surveillance legislation was adopted by the French Senate on June 23, 2015, and by the National Assembly on June 24, 2015. (Police et securit;: renseignement, Assembl;e Nationale website (last visited... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Intelligence activities; National security; Right of privacy; Intelligence activities - Controversial national intelligence and surveillance legislation was adopted by the French Senate on June 23, 2015, and by the National Assembly on June 24, 2015. (Police et securit;: renseignement, Assembl;e Nationale website (last visited... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : China; Council of Europe; Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development: Ratification of Mutual Assistance Treaty on Tax Matters
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International affairs; Tax avoidance; Taxation; Treaties and International Agreements/Council of Europe; Treaties and International Agreements/Taxation - On July 1, 2015, China's legislature, the National People's Congress, ratified the multilateral 1988 Council of Europe - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) treaty of mutual assistance in tax matters, as amended by a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
International affairs; Tax avoidance; Taxation; Treaties and International Agreements/Council of Europe; Treaties and International Agreements/Taxation - On July 1, 2015, China's legislature, the National People's Congress, ratified the multilateral 1988 Council of Europe - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) treaty of mutual assistance in tax matters, as amended by a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada: Ontario Court Upholds Decision to Deny Accreditation to Proposed Law School
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Civil rights and liberties; Education; Legal training; LGBT rights - On July 2, 2015, the Divisional Court of Ontario upheld the legality of a vote taken by Ontario's Law Society (Law Society of Upper Canada) in April that denied accreditation to the proposed law school... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil rights and liberties; Education; Legal training; LGBT rights - On July 2, 2015, the Divisional Court of Ontario upheld the legality of a vote taken by Ontario's Law Society (Law Society of Upper Canada) in April that denied accreditation to the proposed law school... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Denmark: Proposal to Increase Immigration Controls
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Immigration; Smuggling; Undocumented immigrants - The Danish government recently announced plans to re-establish border controls to combat illegal immigration and smuggling. According to the Foreign Minister, Kristian Jensen, "[w]e will suggest something that is within the Schengen rules and there... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Immigration; Smuggling; Undocumented immigrants - The Danish government recently announced plans to re-establish border controls to combat illegal immigration and smuggling. According to the Foreign Minister, Kristian Jensen, "[w]e will suggest something that is within the Schengen rules and there... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Germany: New Anti-Terrorism Legislation Entered Into Force
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Border security; Criminal code; Government documents; Terrorism; Visas and passports - On June 20 and on June 30, 2015, new anti-terrorism legislation entered into force in Germany. The new law makes it a crime to travel outside the country with the intent to receive terrorist training,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Border security; Criminal code; Government documents; Terrorism; Visas and passports - On June 20 and on June 30, 2015, new anti-terrorism legislation entered into force in Germany. The new law makes it a crime to travel outside the country with the intent to receive terrorist training,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Court Dismisses Petition to Dissolve Religious Party
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Church and state relations; Judiciary; Political parties and affiliations - On July 5, 2015, the Parties Court, which has recently been formed within the Supreme Administrative Court, dismissed a petition to dissolve the Al Nour Party because of its religious basis. (Mahmoud Mostafa, Court... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Church and state relations; Judiciary; Political parties and affiliations - On July 5, 2015, the Parties Court, which has recently been formed within the Supreme Administrative Court, dismissed a petition to dissolve the Al Nour Party because of its religious basis. (Mahmoud Mostafa, Court... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : China: Law on Legislation Amended
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Law; Legislative bodies; Legislative powers; Taxation - On March 15, 2015, China's National People's Congress (NPC) adopted for the first time amendments to the Law on Legislation, which was originally promulgated in 2000. The Law regulates legislative and regulation-making activities of the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Law; Legislative bodies; Legislative powers; Taxation - On March 15, 2015, China's National People's Congress (NPC) adopted for the first time amendments to the Law on Legislation, which was originally promulgated in 2000. The Law regulates legislative and regulation-making activities of the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Monday 6 July 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Mozambique: New Penal Code Removes Colonial Era Dispositions Against Homosexuality
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Criminal code; LGBT rights - On June 29, 2015, a new Penal Code came into effect in Mozambique, 180 days after it was approved and published in the Official Gazette on December 31, 2014. Among other changes, the harsh provisions on... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Criminal code; LGBT rights - On June 29, 2015, a new Penal Code came into effect in Mozambique, 180 days after it was approved and published in the Official Gazette on December 31, 2014. Among other changes, the harsh provisions on... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : International Criminal Court: New Judge Elected
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International affairs; International organizations; Judges - On June 24, 2015, during its 13th session, the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC), elected Dr. Raul Cano Pangalangan as a judge of the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
International affairs; International organizations; Judges - On June 24, 2015, during its 13th session, the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC), elected Dr. Raul Cano Pangalangan as a judge of the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Extended Tax Holiday for Some Corporations Proposed
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Corporate income tax; Taxation - Indonesia's government is planning to revise the country's corporate tax structure next month. The changes will amend the tax holiday regulation and are designed to encourage investment and economic growth. (Esther Samboh andamp; Anggi... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Corporate income tax; Taxation - Indonesia's government is planning to revise the country's corporate tax structure next month. The changes will amend the tax holiday regulation and are designed to encourage investment and economic growth. (Esther Samboh andamp; Anggi... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Sales Tax Reduction for Luxury Goods
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Sales and excise tax; Taxation - On June 8, 2015, Indonesia's Ministry of Finance issued a regulation that revises the types of goods subject to luxury tax, although motor vehicles are unaffected by the change. (Nina Umar, Indonesia: Removal of Sales... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Sales and excise tax; Taxation - On June 8, 2015, Indonesia's Ministry of Finance issued a regulation that revises the types of goods subject to luxury tax, although motor vehicles are unaffected by the change. (Nina Umar, Indonesia: Removal of Sales... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Denmark: Government Agreement Reached to Restore Tax Deduction for Remuneration for Household Services
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Income tax; Income tax deductions; Taxation - Denmark's Ministry of Taxation announced on June 29, 2015, that a scheme for deducting remuneration for certain household services, referred to as BoligJobordning (household employment scheme), which had been abolished as of January 1, 2015, has... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Income tax; Income tax deductions; Taxation - Denmark's Ministry of Taxation announced on June 29, 2015, that a scheme for deducting remuneration for certain household services, referred to as BoligJobordning (household employment scheme), which had been abolished as of January 1, 2015, has... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Iceland: Update: Supreme Court Increases Jail Sentence for Kaupthing Bank Director and Shareholder
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Banks and financial institutions; Crime and law enforcement; Sentencing - On February 12, 2015, the Icelandic Supreme Court decided the Al-Thani Case, in which the Chief Executive of Kaupthing Bank, the CEO of its Luxembourg branch, the Chairman of the Board, and the bank's largest shareholder... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Banks and financial institutions; Crime and law enforcement; Sentencing - On February 12, 2015, the Icelandic Supreme Court decided the Al-Thani Case, in which the Chief Executive of Kaupthing Bank, the CEO of its Luxembourg branch, the Chairman of the Board, and the bank's largest shareholder... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Netherlands: Coordination of European Campaign Against Child Sex Tourism
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Crimes against children; Sex offenses - The Ministry of Security and Justice of the Netherlands reported on June 24, 2015, that it will take the lead, with the Dutch member of the anti-child exploitation organization ECPAT International, in coordinating a new European... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crimes against children; Sex offenses - The Ministry of Security and Justice of the Netherlands reported on June 24, 2015, that it will take the lead, with the Dutch member of the anti-child exploitation organization ECPAT International, in coordinating a new European... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Wednesday 1 July 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : United States: Negotiations on Preclearance Agreements to Start
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Aviation and airports; International affairs; Transportation safety and security - In May 2015, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will start negotiations with nine countries (Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and the United Kingdom)... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Aviation and airports; International affairs; Transportation safety and security - In May 2015, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will start negotiations with nine countries (Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and the United Kingdom)... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: New Decree Regulates Copyrights
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Copyright; Intellectual property - On June 22, 2015, Brazilian President Dilma Roussef signed Decree No. 8,469 on the collective management of copyrights. (Dilma Assina Decreto que Regulamenta Direitos Autorias, VEJA (June 23, 2015); Decreto No. 8.469, de... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Copyright; Intellectual property - On June 22, 2015, Brazilian President Dilma Roussef signed Decree No. 8,469 on the collective management of copyrights. (Dilma Assina Decreto que Regulamenta Direitos Autorias, VEJA (June 23, 2015); Decreto No. 8.469, de... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : International Labour Organization: Standards for the Informal Economy Proposed
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Human rights and civil liberties; Labor; Human rights - On June 12, 2015, the International Labour Organization (ILO) announced its first standards for assisting laborers in the informal market; the document is in the form of a recommendation. (ILO Adopts Historic Labour Standard to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Human rights and civil liberties; Labor; Human rights - On June 12, 2015, the International Labour Organization (ILO) announced its first standards for assisting laborers in the informal market; the document is in the form of a recommendation. (ILO Adopts Historic Labour Standard to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Mexico: Amendment to Firearms Law
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Customs enforcement; Weapons - In May 2015, the Mexican legislature enacted an amendment to its firearms law in order to let certain foreign government agents possess firearms while on duty in Mexico; heretofore they had not been allowed to do... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Customs enforcement; Weapons - In May 2015, the Mexican legislature enacted an amendment to its firearms law in order to let certain foreign government agents possess firearms while on duty in Mexico; heretofore they had not been allowed to do... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : United Nations: Tribunal on Accountability for Malaysia MH17 Crash
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International organizations; Transportation safety and security - Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Ukraine, the five countries involved in the Joint Investigation Team looking into the July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines crash, have expressed the desire to have a United Nations tribunal established.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
International organizations; Transportation safety and security - Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Ukraine, the five countries involved in the Joint Investigation Team looking into the July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines crash, have expressed the desire to have a United Nations tribunal established.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : France: Constitutional Court Rules on Car-Hiring Services Legislation
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Constitution; Licensing and permits; Transportation and public works; Transportation costs - There have been some important recent developments on the legal status of chauffeured vehicles for hire in France. Probably the most significant came in the form of a constitutional challenge to Law No. 2014-1104 of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Licensing and permits; Transportation and public works; Transportation costs - There have been some important recent developments on the legal status of chauffeured vehicles for hire in France. Probably the most significant came in the form of a constitutional challenge to Law No. 2014-1104 of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada: Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act Receives Royal Assent
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Crime and law enforcement; Crimes against children; Sex offenses - On June 18, 2015, the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act received Royal Assent, the necessary approval by a representative of the Crown after a bill is passed by the House of Commons and the Senate.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Crimes against children; Sex offenses - On June 18, 2015, the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act received Royal Assent, the necessary approval by a representative of the Crown after a bill is passed by the House of Commons and the Senate.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Monday 29 June 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : North Korea; United Nations: Human Rights Office Dedicated to Monitoring North Korea Opened
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Human rights; Human rights and civil liberties - On June 23, 2015, the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, announced the opening of the U.N. Human Rights Office (Seoul) in the Republic of Korea (ROK, South Korea), dedicated to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Human rights; Human rights and civil liberties - On June 23, 2015, the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, announced the opening of the U.N. Human Rights Office (Seoul) in the Republic of Korea (ROK, South Korea), dedicated to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Friday 26 June 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Uganda: Parliament Amends Terrorism Law
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Terrorism - Uganda's 386-member unicameral Parliament recently adopted the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2015, aimed at revising parts of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2002. (Halima Abdallah, Uganda MPs Pass Anti-Terror Bill, EAST AFRICAN (June 20, 2015).)... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Terrorism - Uganda's 386-member unicameral Parliament recently adopted the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2015, aimed at revising parts of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2002. (Halima Abdallah, Uganda MPs Pass Anti-Terror Bill, EAST AFRICAN (June 20, 2015).)... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Afghanistan: President Ghani Nominates First Female Supreme Court Justice
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Judiciary; Supreme court; Women's rights - Afghanistan's President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani nominated the country's first female justice to the Afghan Supreme Court in mid-June 2015. Anisa Rasouli, currently the head of the Juvenile Appeals Court, will become the first female Supreme... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Judiciary; Supreme court; Women's rights - Afghanistan's President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani nominated the country's first female justice to the Afghan Supreme Court in mid-June 2015. Anisa Rasouli, currently the head of the Juvenile Appeals Court, will become the first female Supreme... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Mali: Peace Deal Concluded
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Militias and paramilitary groups; National security; Peace; Refugees - On June 20, 2015, Tuareg rebels, who have been in conflict with authorities in Mali for years, signed a peace accord with the government. The accord gives the northern part of the country, which includes... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Militias and paramilitary groups; National security; Peace; Refugees - On June 20, 2015, Tuareg rebels, who have been in conflict with authorities in Mali for years, signed a peace accord with the government. The accord gives the northern part of the country, which includes... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Russia: Commercial and Private Drones to Be Outlawed in Moscow
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Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Aviation and airports; Commerce; National security; Transportation safety and security - On June 10, 2015, the State Duma (legislature) of the Russian Federation passed at the first reading amendments to the country's Air Code, which, upon their adoption, will establish regulatory requirements for unmanned aircraft systems and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Aviation and airports; Commerce; National security; Transportation safety and security - On June 10, 2015, the State Duma (legislature) of the Russian Federation passed at the first reading amendments to the country's Air Code, which, upon their adoption, will establish regulatory requirements for unmanned aircraft systems and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Court Rejects Two Challenges to Marriage Act
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Children's rights; Church and state relations; Constitution; Marriage and family status; Women's rights - On June 18, 2015, the Indonesian Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi) released its decisions on two petitions for judicial review of Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage (Marriage Law). (Undang-undang Nomor 1 Tahun... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Children's rights; Church and state relations; Constitution; Marriage and family status; Women's rights - On June 18, 2015, the Indonesian Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi) released its decisions on two petitions for judicial review of Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage (Marriage Law). (Undang-undang Nomor 1 Tahun... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : European Union: Parliament Adopts Tough Stand on Russia
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Human rights; International affairs - On June 11, 2015, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a new resolution by a vote of 494 to 135, with 69 abstentions. The resolution's main focus is relations between the European Union and Russia in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Human rights; International affairs - On June 11, 2015, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a new resolution by a vote of 494 to 135, with 69 abstentions. The resolution's main focus is relations between the European Union and Russia in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: New Legislation Against Public Corruption and Organized Crime
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Corporate income tax; Corruption; Crimes against property; Criminal code; Criminal procedure; Fraud and financial crimes; Government ethics and transparency - On June 14, 2015, new legislation fighting criminal conduct against the state, organized crime activities, and false accounting reporting entered into effect in Italy. (Law No. 69 of May 6, 2015, Provisions on Crimes Against... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Corporate income tax; Corruption; Crimes against property; Criminal code; Criminal procedure; Fraud and financial crimes; Government ethics and transparency - On June 14, 2015, new legislation fighting criminal conduct against the state, organized crime activities, and false accounting reporting entered into effect in Italy. (Law No. 69 of May 6, 2015, Provisions on Crimes Against... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Chad: New Governmental Measures Following Two Suicide Bombings
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Freedom of religion; National security; Terrorism - On June 19, 2015, Prime Minister Kalzeubet Payimi Deubet of Chad announced that his government was imposing new measures to enhance security in the country, notably the issuance of new identity cards and passports and the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Freedom of religion; National security; Terrorism - On June 19, 2015, Prime Minister Kalzeubet Payimi Deubet of Chad announced that his government was imposing new measures to enhance security in the country, notably the issuance of new identity cards and passports and the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Sri Lanka: Small Political Parties Object to Proposed Constitutional Amendment
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Constitution; Elections and politics - A number of small political parties in Sri Lanka have stated that they are opposed to a constitutional amendment on the electoral system proposed by the Prime Minister. They are concerned that the amendment would... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Elections and politics - A number of small political parties in Sri Lanka have stated that they are opposed to a constitutional amendment on the electoral system proposed by the Prime Minister. They are concerned that the amendment would... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Japan: Voting Age Lowered from 20 to 18
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Elections and politics - The Public Office Election Law was amended by Japan's legislature and promulgated on June 19, 2015 (Act No. 43 of 2015, text of the bill, House of Representatives website (in Japanese)). The amendment... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Elections and politics - The Public Office Election Law was amended by Japan's legislature and promulgated on June 19, 2015 (Act No. 43 of 2015, text of the bill, House of Representatives website (in Japanese)). The amendment... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 23 June 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Senegal: Plan to Host Rule of Law Center
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International organizations; Legal training - On June 5, 2015, it was announced that a regional legal training center will be established in Dakar, Senegal. The announcement was part of a conference organized by the Senegalese government, the United Nations Development... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
International organizations; Legal training - On June 5, 2015, it was announced that a regional legal training center will be established in Dakar, Senegal. The announcement was part of a conference organized by the Senegalese government, the United Nations Development... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : China: Environmental Tax
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Environmental protection; Pollution liability; Taxation - On June 10, 2015, the Legislative Affairs Office of China's State Council issued a draft environmental tax law for the purpose of solicitating opinions from the public. The draft law was prepared by the Ministry... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Environmental protection; Pollution liability; Taxation - On June 10, 2015, the Legislative Affairs Office of China's State Council issued a draft environmental tax law for the purpose of solicitating opinions from the public. The draft law was prepared by the Ministry... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Chile: New Foreign Investment Law Enacted
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Foreign investments; Value-added tax - On June 16, 2015, Chile enacted Law 20,780, on foreign investment. The law originated as Bill 9899-05 and was sent to the legislature by the administration on January 30, 2015. The new legislation replaces... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Foreign investments; Value-added tax - On June 16, 2015, Chile enacted Law 20,780, on foreign investment. The law originated as Bill 9899-05 and was sent to the legislature by the administration on January 30, 2015. The new legislation replaces... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : France: Constitutional Court Confirms Legal Obligation to Vaccinate Children
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Child health; Health promotion and preventive care; Public health - On March 20, 2015, the Conseil constitutionnel (Constitutional Council) found that the French legal requirement for parents to have their children vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, and poliomyelitis was constitutionally valid. (Conseil Constitutionnel (Constitutional Council),... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Child health; Health promotion and preventive care; Public health - On March 20, 2015, the Conseil constitutionnel (Constitutional Council) found that the French legal requirement for parents to have their children vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, and poliomyelitis was constitutionally valid. (Conseil Constitutionnel (Constitutional Council),... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Australia: Law Allowing Blocking of Copyright-Infringing Websites Passed
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Copyright; Intellectual property; Internet - On June 22, 2015, the Australian Senate passed a bill that will allow copyright holders to request that overseas websites be blocked in Australia on the grounds that those websites have the "primary purpose" of facilitating... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Copyright; Intellectual property; Internet - On June 22, 2015, the Australian Senate passed a bill that will allow copyright holders to request that overseas websites be blocked in Australia on the grounds that those websites have the "primary purpose" of facilitating... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Monday 22 June 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada: Supreme Court Rules That All Forms of Medical Marijuana Are Permissible
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Controlled substances; Health; Prescription drugs - On June 11, 2015, in the case of R. v. Smith (2015, SCC 34, JUDGMENTS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA), the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a unanimous decision stating that all forms of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Controlled substances; Health; Prescription drugs - On June 11, 2015, in the case of R. v. Smith (2015, SCC 34, JUDGMENTS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA), the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a unanimous decision stating that all forms of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Ireland: New Companies Act Takes Effect
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Corporations and associations; Limited liability companies - On June 1, 2015, the Companies Act 2014 took effect in Ireland. (Companies Act 2014, No. 38/2014, IRISH STATUTE BOOK.) This is the largest piece of legislation ever enacted in Ireland, comprising a total of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Corporations and associations; Limited liability companies - On June 1, 2015, the Companies Act 2014 took effect in Ireland. (Companies Act 2014, No. 38/2014, IRISH STATUTE BOOK.) This is the largest piece of legislation ever enacted in Ireland, comprising a total of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Germany: Parliament Debates Data Retention Act
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Internet; Right of privacy; Telecommunications - On June 12, 2015, the German Bundestag (parliament) debated in a first reading a draft Data Retention Act. (Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Einfuhrung einer Speicherpflicht und einer Hchstspeicherfrist fur Verkehrsdaten [Draft Act on Introducing... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Internet; Right of privacy; Telecommunications - On June 12, 2015, the German Bundestag (parliament) debated in a first reading a draft Data Retention Act. (Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Einfuhrung einer Speicherpflicht und einer Hchstspeicherfrist fur Verkehrsdaten [Draft Act on Introducing... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Cairo Court of Appeal Sentences Former President Morsi to Death
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Capital punishment; Crime and law enforcement; Criminal procedure - On June 16, 2015, the Criminal Chamber of the Cairo Court of Appeal found former President Mohamed Morsi guilty of a prison break for escaping from Wadi al-Natron prison on January 28, 2011. (Mahmoud Mourad... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Capital punishment; Crime and law enforcement; Criminal procedure - On June 16, 2015, the Criminal Chamber of the Cairo Court of Appeal found former President Mohamed Morsi guilty of a prison break for escaping from Wadi al-Natron prison on January 28, 2011. (Mahmoud Mourad... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Sint Maarten: New Criminal Code
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Criminal code - Effective June 1, 2015, Sint Maarten has a new Criminal Code, replacing the Code of the Netherlands Antilles that had formerly been in force in the island nation. (New Penal Code for Sint Maarten... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Criminal code - Effective June 1, 2015, Sint Maarten has a new Criminal Code, replacing the Code of the Netherlands Antilles that had formerly been in force in the island nation. (New Penal Code for Sint Maarten... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Death of Child Brings Calls for Reform of Child Protection, Adoption Legislation
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Adoption and foster care; Child welfare; Crimes against children; Homicide; Sex offenses - An infamous case of violence against a child has led to calls for reform in child protection and adoption legislation in Indonesia. On June 10, 2015, the body of an eight-year old girl was found... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Adoption and foster care; Child welfare; Crimes against children; Homicide; Sex offenses - An infamous case of violence against a child has led to calls for reform in child protection and adoption legislation in Indonesia. On June 10, 2015, the body of an eight-year old girl was found... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : European Union: Parliament Approves Fourth Money Laundering Directive
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Money laundering - On May 22, 2015, the European Parliament adopted its fourth anti-money laundering Directive, designed to contribute more effectively to the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism across the European Union. (Press Release, European... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Money laundering - On May 22, 2015, the European Parliament adopted its fourth anti-money laundering Directive, designed to contribute more effectively to the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism across the European Union. (Press Release, European... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Wednesday 17 June 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : European Court of Human Rights; France: Ruling on French Case of Discontinuation of Treatment
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Euthanasia; International organizations; Patient's rights; Right to refuse medical treatment - On June 5, 2015, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), in the case of Lambert and Others v. France, held by a majority opinion that the application of the French Conseil... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Euthanasia; International organizations; Patient's rights; Right to refuse medical treatment - On June 5, 2015, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), in the case of Lambert and Others v. France, held by a majority opinion that the application of the French Conseil... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: Federal Supreme Court Authorizes Unauthorized Biographies
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Civil code; Freedom of the press - On June 10, 2015, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court unanimously decided that it is unconstitutional to require authors to ask for prior authorization of the persons who are the subjects of biographies, or their heirs, before... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil code; Freedom of the press - On June 10, 2015, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court unanimously decided that it is unconstitutional to require authors to ask for prior authorization of the persons who are the subjects of biographies, or their heirs, before... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Netherlands: Precedent Set in Case of Son-Assisted Suicide
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Euthanasia - On May 13, 2015, a Dutch appeals court in Arnhem cleared Albert Heringa of all criminal responsibility in assisting his 99-year-old mother to commit suicide in 2008. Although doctor-assisted suicide has been legal in the Netherlands... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Euthanasia - On May 13, 2015, a Dutch appeals court in Arnhem cleared Albert Heringa of all criminal responsibility in assisting his 99-year-old mother to commit suicide in 2008. Although doctor-assisted suicide has been legal in the Netherlands... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: Senate Passes New Law Regulating Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
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Discrimination - The Brazilian Federal Senate on June 10, 2015, approved a new law that establishes a legal framework for people with disabilities. The new law defines disability, prescribes priority service in public agencies for people with... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Discrimination - The Brazilian Federal Senate on June 10, 2015, approved a new law that establishes a legal framework for people with disabilities. The new law defines disability, prescribes priority service in public agencies for people with... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Germany: Court Dismisses Lawsuit Concerning U.S. Drone Attacks in Yemen
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Constitution; Terrorism - On May 27, 2015, the Administrative Trial Court of Cologne (Verwaltungsgericht Kln, VG Kln) dismissed a lawsuit by three Yemeni citizens who alleged that the German government violated their right to life, as established by the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Terrorism - On May 27, 2015, the Administrative Trial Court of Cologne (Verwaltungsgericht Kln, VG Kln) dismissed a lawsuit by three Yemeni citizens who alleged that the German government violated their right to life, as established by the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Japan: Horse Racing Act Amended
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Animals; Gambling; Livestock - Japan's amended Horse Racing Act was promulgated on May 7, 2015. (Horse Racing Act, Act No. 158 of 1948 (amended by Act No. 18 of 2015), text of amendment bill, The House of Representatives... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Animals; Gambling; Livestock - Japan's amended Horse Racing Act was promulgated on May 7, 2015. (Horse Racing Act, Act No. 158 of 1948 (amended by Act No. 18 of 2015), text of amendment bill, The House of Representatives... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Vietnam: New Trade Agreement with Eurasia Economic Union
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Foreign trade and international finance; Free trade ; Trade agreements and negotiations - On May 29, 2015, Vietnam signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Kyrgyzstan and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which officially comprises Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The agreement was concluded in Kazakhstan and followed... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Foreign trade and international finance; Free trade ; Trade agreements and negotiations - On May 29, 2015, Vietnam signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Kyrgyzstan and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which officially comprises Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The agreement was concluded in Kazakhstan and followed... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Curfew for Women in Provincial Capital
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Children's rights; Women's rights - Women in Banda Aceh, the capital city of Indonesia's Aceh Province, are now subject to a partial curfew. Under a June 4, 2015, order from Mayor Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal, restaurants, sports venues, Internet cafes, and tourist... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Children's rights; Women's rights - Women in Banda Aceh, the capital city of Indonesia's Aceh Province, are now subject to a partial curfew. Under a June 4, 2015, order from Mayor Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal, restaurants, sports venues, Internet cafes, and tourist... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Jurisdiction over Suits Involving Provision of Services to Israeli Customers via Internet by International Corporations
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Internet; Jurisdiction and venue; Telecommunications - On May 31, 2015, Israel's Central District Court approved the filing of a class action suit against PayPal Corporation for requiring Israeli customers wishing to transfer foreign currency to Israeli bank accounts managed in foreign currency... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Internet; Jurisdiction and venue; Telecommunications - On May 31, 2015, Israel's Central District Court approved the filing of a class action suit against PayPal Corporation for requiring Israeli customers wishing to transfer foreign currency to Israeli bank accounts managed in foreign currency... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Monday 15 June 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: National Labor Court Recognizes Gender-Identity Based Discrimination
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Labor; LGBT rights - On June 2, 2015, Israel's National Labor Court recognized for the first time that gender and sexual orientation-based discrimination, which is prohibited under section 2 of the Equality of Opportunities in Labour Law, 5748-1988 (42 LAWS... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Labor; LGBT rights - On June 2, 2015, Israel's National Labor Court recognized for the first time that gender and sexual orientation-based discrimination, which is prohibited under section 2 of the Equality of Opportunities in Labour Law, 5748-1988 (42 LAWS... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Tanzania: Cybercrimes Bill Enacted
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Crime and law enforcement; Cybercrime; Freedom of speech - It was reported recently that Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has signed into law the Cyber Crimes Bill, 2015. (Kikwete Signs Cybercrime Bill, PESA TIMES (May. 9, 2015).) As indicated in its "Objectives and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Cybercrime; Freedom of speech - It was reported recently that Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has signed into law the Cyber Crimes Bill, 2015. (Kikwete Signs Cybercrime Bill, PESA TIMES (May. 9, 2015).) As indicated in its "Objectives and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: National Council of Justice Sets Quota for Blacks
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Civil rights and liberties; Judiciary; Legislative powers; Minority rights; Racial and ethnic relations - The Brazilian National Council of Justice issued a resolution on June 9, 2015, that establishes that 20and#37; of the available positions in public exams designed to select people to enter the bodies of the judiciary, including... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil rights and liberties; Judiciary; Legislative powers; Minority rights; Racial and ethnic relations - The Brazilian National Council of Justice issued a resolution on June 9, 2015, that establishes that 20and#37; of the available positions in public exams designed to select people to enter the bodies of the judiciary, including... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Sweden: Supreme Court Affirms Pre-Trial Detention of Julian Assange
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Civil code; Crime and law enforcement; Criminal procedure; Extradition; Sex offenses - On May 11, 2015, the Swedish Supreme Court affirmed the Appeals Court decision to continue to detain Julian Assange in absentia. (Press Release, The Supreme Court Affirms the Decision of the Court of Appeals... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil code; Crime and law enforcement; Criminal procedure; Extradition; Sex offenses - On May 11, 2015, the Swedish Supreme Court affirmed the Appeals Court decision to continue to detain Julian Assange in absentia. (Press Release, The Supreme Court Affirms the Decision of the Court of Appeals... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Belarus: Edict Establishes Rules for Forex Companies
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Corporate income tax; Foreign exchange; Taxation - A presidential edict was issued on June 4, 2015, that outlines policy for foreign exchange companies in Belarus. According to Edict No. 231, which will come into effect in about nine months, only legal persons registered... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Corporate income tax; Foreign exchange; Taxation - A presidential edict was issued on June 4, 2015, that outlines policy for foreign exchange companies in Belarus. According to Edict No. 231, which will come into effect in about nine months, only legal persons registered... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada: Province of Ontario to Ban 'Conversion Therapy' for LGBT Children
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Health insurance; LGBT rights; Children's rights - On June 4, 2015, the Canadian province of Ontario passed Bill 77 (andamp;andand#256uml;?uml;andand#256circ;?ffirming Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity andamp;andand#256uml;?uml;andand#256circ;?ct, 2015, S.O. 2015 C.18), which bans conversion therapy treatment for children under the age of 18.Conversion... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Health insurance; LGBT rights; Children's rights - On June 4, 2015, the Canadian province of Ontario passed Bill 77 (andamp;andand#256uml;?uml;andand#256circ;?ffirming Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity andamp;andand#256uml;?uml;andand#256circ;?ct, 2015, S.O. 2015 C.18), which bans conversion therapy treatment for children under the age of 18.Conversion... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Saudi Arabia: Visit to Hospital Patients and Digging Graves in Lieu of Prison Term
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Crime and law enforcement; Sentencing - The Criminal Court in Jeddah Province, Saudi Arabia, substituted a novel punishment for a prison sentence against two young women and two young men by ordering the women to visit ten intensive care patients in one... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Sentencing - The Criminal Court in Jeddah Province, Saudi Arabia, substituted a novel punishment for a prison sentence against two young women and two young men by ordering the women to visit ten intensive care patients in one... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Sri Lanka: President Campaigns for Amendment on Electoral Reform
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Constitution; Elections and politics - On June 8, 2015, President Maithripala Sirisena of Sri Lanka spoke at a rally in support of a proposed amendment of the country's Constitution that would change the electoral system. It would be the 20th amendment... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Elections and politics - On June 8, 2015, President Maithripala Sirisena of Sri Lanka spoke at a rally in support of a proposed amendment of the country's Constitution that would change the electoral system. It would be the 20th amendment... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : European Union: Member States Disagree over Proposed Cybersecurity Directive
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Cybercrime; Cybersecurity - A proposal by the European Commission, adopted in 2013, for a Directive on Network and Information Security (NIS) has recently failed to be endorsed by the Council of the European Union, due to disagreements among the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Cybercrime; Cybersecurity - A proposal by the European Commission, adopted in 2013, for a Directive on Network and Information Security (NIS) has recently failed to be endorsed by the Council of the European Union, due to disagreements among the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Japan: Supreme Court Limits Responsibility of Parents
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Torts - Japan's Supreme Court ruled on April 9, 2015, that the parents of a boy were not liable for a motorcycle accident caused by a soccer ball that was kicked out of the school grounds onto a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Torts - Japan's Supreme Court ruled on April 9, 2015, that the parents of a boy were not liable for a motorcycle accident caused by a soccer ball that was kicked out of the school grounds onto a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Thursday 11 June 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Law Proposed to Protect Religious Minorities
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Church and state relations; Freedom of religion; Religious minorities - Indonesia's government has proposed a law on the protection of religious minorities. It is currently listed as in committee with the legislature, the Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat. (Rancangan Undang-Undang Tentang Perlindungan Umat Beragama [Draft... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Church and state relations; Freedom of religion; Religious minorities - Indonesia's government has proposed a law on the protection of religious minorities. It is currently listed as in committee with the legislature, the Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat. (Rancangan Undang-Undang Tentang Perlindungan Umat Beragama [Draft... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: Pension Reform Now in Effect
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Employee benefits; Labor-management relations; Social security - On May 21, 2015, new legislation concerning pensions and social security benefits entered into effect in Italy. (Decree-Law No. 65 of May 21, 2015, Urgent Measures Concerning Pensions, Social Safety Networks, and TFR [Tratamento... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Employee benefits; Labor-management relations; Social security - On May 21, 2015, new legislation concerning pensions and social security benefits entered into effect in Italy. (Decree-Law No. 65 of May 21, 2015, Urgent Measures Concerning Pensions, Social Safety Networks, and TFR [Tratamento... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Japan: Flood Prevention and Sewerage Service Acts Amended
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Floods and storm protection; Waste management - Flood damage cost 410 billion yen (about US$ 3.3 billion) in Japan in 2013. (Press Release, On the 2013 Total Cost of Flood Damage (Mar. 27, 2015), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Floods and storm protection; Waste management - Flood damage cost 410 billion yen (about US$ 3.3 billion) in Japan in 2013. (Press Release, On the 2013 Total Cost of Flood Damage (Mar. 27, 2015), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Greenland: Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes
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Marriage and family status - As of October 1, 2015, Greenland, a semi-autonomous region of Denmark, will permit same-sex couples to marry. Lawmakers in the parliament, the Inatsisartut, approved the measure by a vote of 27-0 on May 26, following... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Marriage and family status - As of October 1, 2015, Greenland, a semi-autonomous region of Denmark, will permit same-sex couples to marry. Lawmakers in the parliament, the Inatsisartut, approved the measure by a vote of 27-0 on May 26, following... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : China; South Korea: Landmark Free Trade Agreement Signed
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Administrative remedies - On June 1, 2015, China and South Korea signed a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). (Brittany Felder, China, South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreement, PAPER CHASE (June 2, 2015).) The landmark document, which... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Administrative remedies - On June 1, 2015, China and South Korea signed a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). (Brittany Felder, China, South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreement, PAPER CHASE (June 2, 2015).) The landmark document, which... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Monday 8 June 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Tajikistan: ISIS Recognized as Terrorist Organization
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Church and state relations; National security; Terrorism - On May 29, 2015, Central Asian and Russian news agencies reported that the Supreme Court of Tajikistan has recognized the organization Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as a terrorist group and banned its activities... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Church and state relations; National security; Terrorism - On May 29, 2015, Central Asian and Russian news agencies reported that the Supreme Court of Tajikistan has recognized the organization Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as a terrorist group and banned its activities... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Dominican Republic; United States: Agreement on Work Plan for Customs Security
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Customs enforcement; International affairs - In May 2015, customs authorities from the United States and the Dominican Republic signed a Joint Work Plan (JWP) aimed at reaching an agreement in the near future on mutual recognition of the customs security programs... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Customs enforcement; International affairs - In May 2015, customs authorities from the United States and the Dominican Republic signed a Joint Work Plan (JWP) aimed at reaching an agreement in the near future on mutual recognition of the customs security programs... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : South Africa: Regulations Aimed at Stemming Parental Kidnapping Take Effect
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Crimes against children; Government documents; Immigration - On June 1, 2015, South African immigration regulations imposing certain rules on parents and others traveling to or from South Africa that are intended to curb parental kidnapping of small children took effect. (Statement... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crimes against children; Government documents; Immigration - On June 1, 2015, South African immigration regulations imposing certain rules on parents and others traveling to or from South Africa that are intended to curb parental kidnapping of small children took effect. (Statement... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Croatia: Legislation Gives Benefits to War-Time Rape Victims
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Crimes against women; Sex offenses; War crimes - On May 29, 2015, by a vote of 86 to 3, the parliament of Croatia passed a law giving compensation to women and girls who were raped during the 1991-1995 war in which Croatia attained independence... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crimes against women; Sex offenses; War crimes - On May 29, 2015, by a vote of 86 to 3, the parliament of Croatia passed a law giving compensation to women and girls who were raped during the 1991-1995 war in which Croatia attained independence... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: New Mediation Law Approved by Federal Senate
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Alternative dispute resolution; Judiciary - The Brazilian Federal Senate on June 2, 2015, approved a new law that regulates judicial and extrajudicial mediation. The main purpose of the new law is to reduce the number of cases brought before the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Alternative dispute resolution; Judiciary - The Brazilian Federal Senate on June 2, 2015, approved a new law that regulates judicial and extrajudicial mediation. The main purpose of the new law is to reduce the number of cases brought before the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Thailand: Constitutional Referendum to Be Held
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Constitution - The government of Thailand, a country that has been under military rule since a May 2014 coup, announced on May 19, 2015, that it will hold a referendum on a new draft constitution completed in April... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution - The government of Thailand, a country that has been under military rule since a May 2014 coup, announced on May 19, 2015, that it will hold a referendum on a new draft constitution completed in April... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Nigeria: New Immigration Law Enacted
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Crime and law enforcement; Immigration; Specialized courts - On May 25, 2015, outgoing Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed into law new immigration legislation that repealed and replaced the 1963 Immigration Act. (Jonathan Signs Anti-Violence, Immigration Bills into Law, INFORMATION NIGERIA (May 25,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Immigration; Specialized courts - On May 25, 2015, outgoing Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed into law new immigration legislation that repealed and replaced the 1963 Immigration Act. (Jonathan Signs Anti-Violence, Immigration Bills into Law, INFORMATION NIGERIA (May 25,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Japan: Sports Agency Established, Tokyo Olympics/Paralympics Special Act Enacted
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Sports and recreation - The Diet (Japan's parliament) has adopted two acts that are designed to support preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. One is an amendment to the Act on Establishment of the Ministry of Education,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Sports and recreation - The Diet (Japan's parliament) has adopted two acts that are designed to support preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. One is an amendment to the Act on Establishment of the Ministry of Education,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: Legislative Electoral Reform (Italicum)
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Campaign finance; Elections and politics; Legislative elections; Organization of legislatures; Political parties and affiliations - On May 23, 2015, new legislation governing the election of members of the Chamber of Deputies entered into effect. (Provisions Concerning the Elections of the Chamber of Deputies, Law No. 52 (May 6, 2015),... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Campaign finance; Elections and politics; Legislative elections; Organization of legislatures; Political parties and affiliations - On May 23, 2015, new legislation governing the election of members of the Chamber of Deputies entered into effect. (Provisions Concerning the Elections of the Chamber of Deputies, Law No. 52 (May 6, 2015),... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Nigeria: Bill on Elimination of Violence Against Persons Enacted into Law
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Crime and law enforcement; Crime victims; Crimes against children; Crimes against women; Domestic violence - On May 25, 2015, as one of his last acts in office, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed into law the Violence Against Persons Bill. (Mohammed Abubakar andamp; Kanayo Umeh, Jonathan Signs Two Bills... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Crime victims; Crimes against children; Crimes against women; Domestic violence - On May 25, 2015, as one of his last acts in office, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed into law the Violence Against Persons Bill. (Mohammed Abubakar andamp; Kanayo Umeh, Jonathan Signs Two Bills... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Court Sentences TV Show Host to Five Years of Imprisonment
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Crime and law enforcement; Freedom of religion; Freedom of speech - On May 31, 2015, an Egyptian court of first instance found television show host Islam El-Beheiry guilty of insulting the religion of Islam under article 98(f) of the Penal Code. Article 98(f) provides that confinement... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Freedom of religion; Freedom of speech - On May 31, 2015, an Egyptian court of first instance found television show host Islam El-Beheiry guilty of insulting the religion of Islam under article 98(f) of the Penal Code. Article 98(f) provides that confinement... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Japan: New Urban Farming Promotion Basic Act
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Agriculture and food - Japan's Urban Farming Promotion Basic Act was promulgated on April 22, 2015. (Act No. 14 of 2015 (text of bill), House of Representatives website (in Japanese).) The Act confirms that urban farming... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Agriculture and food - Japan's Urban Farming Promotion Basic Act was promulgated on April 22, 2015. (Act No. 14 of 2015 (text of bill), House of Representatives website (in Japanese).) The Act confirms that urban farming... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Presidential Instruction on Fighting Corruption Issued
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Corruption; Government documents; Government ethics and transparency - On May 26, 2015, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (known familiarly in Indonesia as Jokowi) formally issued a presidential instruction that he had signed on May 6 on prevention and eradication of corruption. He also gave... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Corruption; Government documents; Government ethics and transparency - On May 26, 2015, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (known familiarly in Indonesia as Jokowi) formally issued a presidential instruction that he had signed on May 6 on prevention and eradication of corruption. He also gave... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 2 June 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Germany: New Law Mandates Precedence of Majority Union's Collective Agreement over Competing Collective Agreements
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Labor; Labor-management relations - On May 22, 2015, the German Bundestag (parliament) passed a draft law on collective bargaining agreement unity. (Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Tarifeinheit (Tarifeinheitsgesetz) [Draft Act on Collective Bargaining Agreement Unity (Collective Agreement Unity Act)],... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Labor; Labor-management relations - On May 22, 2015, the German Bundestag (parliament) passed a draft law on collective bargaining agreement unity. (Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Tarifeinheit (Tarifeinheitsgesetz) [Draft Act on Collective Bargaining Agreement Unity (Collective Agreement Unity Act)],... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : European Union: EU Signs Agreement with Switzerland to End Banking Secrecy
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Banks and financial institutions; Tax avoidance; Treaties and International Agreements/Taxation - On May 27, 2015, the European Union and Switzerland signed a new tax transparency agreement. Pierre Moscovici, the EU Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, and Janis Reirs, Latvian Minister of Finance... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Banks and financial institutions; Tax avoidance; Treaties and International Agreements/Taxation - On May 27, 2015, the European Union and Switzerland signed a new tax transparency agreement. Pierre Moscovici, the EU Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, and Janis Reirs, Latvian Minister of Finance... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: New Rules for Unemployment Benefits and Bonus Salary Approved by Federal Senate
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Labor; Unemployment benefits; Wages and hours - On May 26, 2015, the Brazilian Federal Senate approved a provisional measure that amends existing law regulating the unemployment insurance program (programa do seguro-desemprego) and salary bonuses (abono salarial). (Medida Provisoria No. 665 (Dec.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Labor; Unemployment benefits; Wages and hours - On May 26, 2015, the Brazilian Federal Senate approved a provisional measure that amends existing law regulating the unemployment insurance program (programa do seguro-desemprego) and salary bonuses (abono salarial). (Medida Provisoria No. 665 (Dec.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Russia: Receipt of Sick Leave Benefits Will Depend on Healthy Life Style
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Government; Health care funding; Health insurance - On May 27, 2015, it was reported that Russian legislators had discussed the possibility of providing sick leave benefits only for those Russians who maintain healthy lifestyles and participate in government-sponsored health maintenance programs. The Vice... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Government; Health care funding; Health insurance - On May 27, 2015, it was reported that Russian legislators had discussed the possibility of providing sick leave benefits only for those Russians who maintain healthy lifestyles and participate in government-sponsored health maintenance programs. The Vice... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Thailand: Proposed Law to Place Restrictions on Tobacco Sales
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Health; Tobacco and smoking - On May 26, 2015, Thailand's Cabinet approved a draft law on tobacco control; the legislation was first sent to the Cabinet by the Ministry of Public Health in December 2014. The provisions include raising the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Health; Tobacco and smoking - On May 26, 2015, Thailand's Cabinet approved a draft law on tobacco control; the legislation was first sent to the Cabinet by the Ministry of Public Health in December 2014. The provisions include raising the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 26 May 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : United Nations: Revised Standards for Treatment of Prisoners Approved by Commission
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Correctional facilities and imprisonment; Human rights; International organizations - On May 18, 2015, Juan E. Mendez, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment, sent an open letter to the U.N. Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Correctional facilities and imprisonment; Human rights; International organizations - On May 18, 2015, Juan E. Mendez, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment, sent an open letter to the U.N. Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Kenya: Many Prospecting and Mining Licenses Cancelled; New Mining Law Considered
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Mineral resources and mines - Kenya's Ministry of Mining has cancelled 65 licenses for prospecting and mining; some of the revoked permits were held by individuals and others by companies. The moves have raised concern that investors... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Mineral resources and mines - Kenya's Ministry of Mining has cancelled 65 licenses for prospecting and mining; some of the revoked permits were held by individuals and others by companies. The moves have raised concern that investors... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Taiwan: Long-Term Care Legislation Adopted
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Health; Health insurance - On May 15, 2015, the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan's main legislative body, passed a draft law on long-term care services. Passage of the law clears the way for legislation on long-term care insurance to be adopted.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Health; Health insurance - On May 15, 2015, the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan's main legislative body, passed a draft law on long-term care services. Passage of the law clears the way for legislation on long-term care insurance to be adopted.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: State Litigation Authority Rejects Request to Suspend a TV Show
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Church and state relations; Freedom of speech; Television and Film - On May 19, 2015, Egypt's State Litigation Authority rejected a petition submitted by Al Azhar (the main religious institution in Egypt) to suspend a television program. The petition accused the show's host of deliberately criticizing... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Church and state relations; Freedom of speech; Television and Film - On May 19, 2015, Egypt's State Litigation Authority rejected a petition submitted by Al Azhar (the main religious institution in Egypt) to suspend a television program. The petition accused the show's host of deliberately criticizing... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Thursday 21 May 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Sweden: Tax Authority Publishes Guidelines for Income Tax on Bitcoin Mining, Suggests Prohibition of Bitcoin Use in Waste and Scrap Metal Transactions
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Currency; Income tax; Taxation - On April 24, 2015, just days before the May 4 tax filing deadline, Sweden's Tax Authority published guidelines on how to declare income from Bitcoin mining. (Beskattning vid mining av bitcoin och andra virtuella... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Currency; Income tax; Taxation - On April 24, 2015, just days before the May 4 tax filing deadline, Sweden's Tax Authority published guidelines on how to declare income from Bitcoin mining. (Beskattning vid mining av bitcoin och andra virtuella... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: Summary Divorce Proceedings Revised
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Divorce; Evidence; Legal remedies; Marriage and family status; Trials and court proceedings - On May 26, 2015, new legislation amending the procedural rules on the declaration of a divorce will enter into effect in Italy. (Law No. 55 of May 6, 2015, Provisions on the Dissolution or... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Divorce; Evidence; Legal remedies; Marriage and family status; Trials and court proceedings - On May 26, 2015, new legislation amending the procedural rules on the declaration of a divorce will enter into effect in Italy. (Law No. 55 of May 6, 2015, Provisions on the Dissolution or... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : India: Cabinet Has Approved Amendments to Child Labor Law
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Child labor; Children's rights - On April 14, 2015, India's Union Cabinet approved amendments to the child labor law among which is the inclusion of an exception that would allow minors, which the law defines as children under the age of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Child labor; Children's rights - On April 14, 2015, India's Union Cabinet approved amendments to the child labor law among which is the inclusion of an exception that would allow minors, which the law defines as children under the age of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Bangladesh: Supreme Court Rules Mandatory Death Sentences Unconstitutional
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Capital punishment; Crimes against children; Crimes against women; Sentencing; Supreme court - On May 5, 2015, the Appellate Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court declared sections 6(2), 6(3), and 6(4) of the Women and Children Repression (Special Provisions) Act, 1995 and section 34(2) of the Prevention of Oppression... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Capital punishment; Crimes against children; Crimes against women; Sentencing; Supreme court - On May 5, 2015, the Appellate Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court declared sections 6(2), 6(3), and 6(4) of the Women and Children Repression (Special Provisions) Act, 1995 and section 34(2) of the Prevention of Oppression... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 19 May 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : New Zealand: Animal Welfare Legislation Recognizes Animals as Sentient, Bans Cosmetic Testing
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Animal protection; Animals - On May 5, 2015, the New Zealand Parliament unanimously passed the Animal Welfare Amendment Act (No. 2) 2015, which includes an amendment to the long title of the principal legislation, the Animal Welfare Act 1999, in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Animal protection; Animals - On May 5, 2015, the New Zealand Parliament unanimously passed the Animal Welfare Amendment Act (No. 2) 2015, which includes an amendment to the long title of the principal legislation, the Animal Welfare Act 1999, in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Ban on Alcoholic Beverage Sales Considered
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Alcoholic beverages - A proposed law to control alcoholic beverages has been considered in Indonesia since 2013. (RUU Larangan Minuman Beralkohol Tahun 2013 [Draft Law Banning Alcoholic Drinks of 2013], HUKUMONLINE [click on link for text].) The... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Alcoholic beverages - A proposed law to control alcoholic beverages has been considered in Indonesia since 2013. (RUU Larangan Minuman Beralkohol Tahun 2013 [Draft Law Banning Alcoholic Drinks of 2013], HUKUMONLINE [click on link for text].) The... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: Foreign Fighters Decree Now a Law
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Terrorism - It was reported on March 24, 2015, that new legislation, Decree Law No. 7 amending Italy's Criminal Code with respect to fighting terrorism, entered into effect on February 20, 2015. (Decree-Law No. 7 of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Terrorism - It was reported on March 24, 2015, that new legislation, Decree Law No. 7 amending Italy's Criminal Code with respect to fighting terrorism, entered into effect on February 20, 2015. (Decree-Law No. 7 of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Norway: Blasphemy Provision to Be Removed from Penal Code
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Blasphemy; Crime and law enforcement; Criminal code - On May 12, 2015, the Norwegian Parliament made a final decision to immediately remove the provision on blasphemy from the country's General Civil Penal Code. The King must approve the amendment to the Code, and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Blasphemy; Crime and law enforcement; Criminal code - On May 12, 2015, the Norwegian Parliament made a final decision to immediately remove the provision on blasphemy from the country's General Civil Penal Code. The King must approve the amendment to the Code, and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Vietnam: Penal Code Revisions Proposed
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Capital punishment; Criminal code; Sentencing - On April 7, 2015, Vietnam's Minister of Justice, Ha Hung Cuong, spoke to the National Assembly Standing Committee. He discussed a plan to revise the Penal Code of 1999. The draft Code now being... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Capital punishment; Criminal code; Sentencing - On April 7, 2015, Vietnam's Minister of Justice, Ha Hung Cuong, spoke to the National Assembly Standing Committee. He discussed a plan to revise the Penal Code of 1999. The draft Code now being... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Maldives: Procedure for Business Tax Exemption for Ships and Aircraft
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Corporate income tax; Taxation - The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority issued a tax ruling on May 3, 2015, that outlines the procedure to be followed for owners or charterers of ships or aircraft when they apply for exemptions from business profit... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Corporate income tax; Taxation - The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority issued a tax ruling on May 3, 2015, that outlines the procedure to be followed for owners or charterers of ships or aircraft when they apply for exemptions from business profit... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : United Kingdom: Bill to Provide Transparency in Pay to Reduce Gender Inequalities
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Discrimination; Equal protection; Wages and hours; Women's rights - The Equal Pay (Transparency) Bill is about to be debated in the House of Lords. This bill will allow the Secretary of State of the United Kingdom to introduce regulations under section 78 of the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Discrimination; Equal protection; Wages and hours; Women's rights - The Equal Pay (Transparency) Bill is about to be debated in the House of Lords. This bill will allow the Secretary of State of the United Kingdom to introduce regulations under section 78 of the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Burundi: Opposition Leader Detained, Released; Election Aid Suspended Before Military Coup
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Crimes against the state; Elections and politics; Human rights; Protest and dissent - On May 6, 2015, Burundian opposition leader Audifax Ndabitoreye was arrested by authorities on charges of insurrection. He had just met with ministers of the East African Community (EAC), a regional inter-governmental organization comprised of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crimes against the state; Elections and politics; Human rights; Protest and dissent - On May 6, 2015, Burundian opposition leader Audifax Ndabitoreye was arrested by authorities on charges of insurrection. He had just met with ministers of the East African Community (EAC), a regional inter-governmental organization comprised of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Taiwan: Proposed Changes to Campaign Finance Law
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Campaign finance; Elections and politics - Taiwan's Ministry of Interior has drafted legislation that would amend the Political Donations Act to raise the ceiling for individual political donations to multiple candidates from the current NT$200,000 (about US$6,508) per year to NT$300,000.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Campaign finance; Elections and politics - Taiwan's Ministry of Interior has drafted legislation that would amend the Political Donations Act to raise the ceiling for individual political donations to multiple candidates from the current NT$200,000 (about US$6,508) per year to NT$300,000.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 12 May 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : China: Resource Taxes Adjusted for Rare Earth, Tungsten, Molybdenum
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Mineral resources and mines; Taxation; Trade agreements and negotiations - On April 30, 2015, China's Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation issued a joint notice on adjustments to the resource tax levied on rare earth, tungsten, and molybdenum, to be applied from May... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Mineral resources and mines; Taxation; Trade agreements and negotiations - On April 30, 2015, China's Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation issued a joint notice on adjustments to the resource tax levied on rare earth, tungsten, and molybdenum, to be applied from May... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : United Nations: Website Seeks to Address Discrimination Against People with Albinism
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Minority rights; Discrimination; Human rights; International organizations - On May 5, 2015, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) launched a website designed to discredit myths about albinism and advocate for legal and practical steps to protect albinos.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Minority rights; Discrimination; Human rights; International organizations - On May 5, 2015, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) launched a website designed to discredit myths about albinism and advocate for legal and practical steps to protect albinos.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Attorney General Rules that Restaurants May Display Private Certification of Kashrut
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Food labeling - Yehuda Weinstein, Israel's Attorney General, has ruled that Israeli restaurant owners can present certificates attesting to their restaurants' being under private kashrut (Jewish dietary law) supervision. Weinstein's ruling is viewed as "breaking the monopoly" of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Food labeling - Yehuda Weinstein, Israel's Attorney General, has ruled that Israeli restaurant owners can present certificates attesting to their restaurants' being under private kashrut (Jewish dietary law) supervision. Weinstein's ruling is viewed as "breaking the monopoly" of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: New Arbitration Law Approved
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Alternative dispute resolution - The Brazilian Federal Senate approved a proposal on May 5, 2015 (Projeto de Lei do Senado No. 406 de 2013, Senate website), that extends the use of arbitration as a means to resolve judicial conflicts.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Alternative dispute resolution - The Brazilian Federal Senate approved a proposal on May 5, 2015 (Projeto de Lei do Senado No. 406 de 2013, Senate website), that extends the use of arbitration as a means to resolve judicial conflicts.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Brazil: Constitutional Amendment Passed Increasing Justices
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Constitution; Judges; Judiciary; Supreme court - On May 6, 2015, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a constitutional amendment that increases the age of compulsory retirement of the members of the Federal Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal, STF), the Audit Tribunal of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Judges; Judiciary; Supreme court - On May 6, 2015, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a constitutional amendment that increases the age of compulsory retirement of the members of the Federal Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal, STF), the Audit Tribunal of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Burundi: Court Permits Third Bid for Presidency
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Constitution; Elections and politics; Judiciary; Protest and dissent; Racial and ethnic relations - On May 5, 2015, the Constitutional Court of Burundi decided that the country's president, Pierre Nkurunziza, could run for a third term; six of the seven judges signed the decision. (Burundi Court Upholds President's... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Constitution; Elections and politics; Judiciary; Protest and dissent; Racial and ethnic relations - On May 5, 2015, the Constitutional Court of Burundi decided that the country's president, Pierre Nkurunziza, could run for a third term; six of the seven judges signed the decision. (Burundi Court Upholds President's... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Denmark: Animal Protection Act Strengthened by Ban on Bestiality
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Animal protection; Animals; Sex offenses; Tourism - On April 21, 2015, Denmark's legislature approved a motion that bans bestiality; the goal of the action is to combat animal-sex tourism. The ban, which comes into force on July 1, was passed by a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Animal protection; Animals; Sex offenses; Tourism - On April 21, 2015, Denmark's legislature approved a motion that bans bestiality; the goal of the action is to combat animal-sex tourism. The ban, which comes into force on July 1, was passed by a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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