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Children's rights; Crime and law enforcement; Crime prevention - The Doha Declaration on Integrating Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice into the Wider United Nations Agenda to Address Social and Economic Challenges and to Promote the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels, and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Thursday 30 April 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Declaration on Rights of Indigenous People to Forests
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Forests and timber; Minority rights; Native peoples; Natural resources - On April 18, 2015, Indonesia's Minister of the Environment and Forestry, Siti Nurbaya Bakar, issued the "Mataram Declaration," named after the capital of the province of West Nusa Tenggara. The Declaration is... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Forests and timber; Minority rights; Native peoples; Natural resources - On April 18, 2015, Indonesia's Minister of the Environment and Forestry, Siti Nurbaya Bakar, issued the "Mataram Declaration," named after the capital of the province of West Nusa Tenggara. The Declaration is... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 28 April 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Tanzania: Parliament Passes Non-Citizens Employment Act
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Citizenship and nationality; Constitution; Labor - Tanzania's 357-member unicameral Parliament recently passed the Non-Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act, which, as its name indicates, is aimed at regulating the employment of non-citizens in the country. (Foreign Workers Face Tougher Times in Dar,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Citizenship and nationality; Constitution; Labor - Tanzania's 357-member unicameral Parliament recently passed the Non-Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act, which, as its name indicates, is aimed at regulating the employment of non-citizens in the country. (Foreign Workers Face Tougher Times in Dar,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Thursday 23 April 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Beer Sales Ban for Small Vendors
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Alcoholic beverages; Small business; Tourism - In January 2015, Indonesia's Ministry of Trade issued Regulation 6/M-Dag/PER/1/2015, which bans the sale by small shops of drinks with an alcohol content of 1and#37; to 5and#37;. (Perubahan Kedua Atas Peraturan Perdagangan No. 20/M-DAG/PER/4/2014... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Alcoholic beverages; Small business; Tourism - In January 2015, Indonesia's Ministry of Trade issued Regulation 6/M-Dag/PER/1/2015, which bans the sale by small shops of drinks with an alcohol content of 1and#37; to 5and#37;. (Perubahan Kedua Atas Peraturan Perdagangan No. 20/M-DAG/PER/4/2014... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Canada: Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Gun Crimes
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Criminal code; Sentencing; Weapons - On April 14, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada, in a majority decision, struck down as unconstitutional those sections of the Criminal Code (RSC 1985, c C-46) that establish minimum mandatory sentences of three years... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Criminal code; Sentencing; Weapons - On April 14, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada, in a majority decision, struck down as unconstitutional those sections of the Criminal Code (RSC 1985, c C-46) that establish minimum mandatory sentences of three years... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 21 April 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Jordan: Fatwa Against Joining ISIS
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Terrorism - On April 13, 2015, the General Iftaa Department of the Kingdom of Jordan issued a legal opinion, or fatwa, based on Sharia law prohibiting Jordanians from joining the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Terrorism - On April 13, 2015, the General Iftaa Department of the Kingdom of Jordan issued a legal opinion, or fatwa, based on Sharia law prohibiting Jordanians from joining the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Kenya: Proposal to Forcibly Repatriate Somali Refugees
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Human rights; International affairs; Refugees; Terrorism - Following the April 2, 2015, deadly attacks at Kenya's Garissa University carried out by members of the Somalia-based terrorist organization known as Al-Shabaab, which resulted in the killing of 147 students, Kenya announced that it wants... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Human rights; International affairs; Refugees; Terrorism - Following the April 2, 2015, deadly attacks at Kenya's Garissa University carried out by members of the Somalia-based terrorist organization known as Al-Shabaab, which resulted in the killing of 147 students, Kenya announced that it wants... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : South Korea: Controversial Anti-Corruption Law Promulgated
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Corruption - On March 26, 2015, President Park Geun-hye of South Korea promulgated the Anti-Corruption Law (Act No. 13278 (Mar. 27, 2015), Korea Ministry of Government Legislation website (in Korean)). The Law won bi-partisan approval... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Corruption - On March 26, 2015, President Park Geun-hye of South Korea promulgated the Anti-Corruption Law (Act No. 13278 (Mar. 27, 2015), Korea Ministry of Government Legislation website (in Korean)). The Law won bi-partisan approval... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: American Citizen Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Terrorism-Related Crimes
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Crime and law enforcement - On April 11, 2015, the Criminal Court of Cairo found an American citizen of Egyptian descent, Mohamed Sultan, guilty of multiple offenses. The Court, headed by Chief Justice Mohamed Nagi Shihata, imposed the penalty of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement - On April 11, 2015, the Criminal Court of Cairo found an American citizen of Egyptian descent, Mohamed Sultan, guilty of multiple offenses. The Court, headed by Chief Justice Mohamed Nagi Shihata, imposed the penalty of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Wednesday 15 April 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Court Rejects Request for Recognition of Contract-Based Parenthood
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Adoption and foster care; Children's rights; Families ; Health - On April 1, 2015, Israel's Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by an extended bench of seven justices, rejected a petition by an unmarried woman with a muscle atrophy disease to adopt a child born to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Adoption and foster care; Children's rights; Families ; Health - On April 1, 2015, Israel's Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by an extended bench of seven justices, rejected a petition by an unmarried woman with a muscle atrophy disease to adopt a child born to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: West Papua to Be a Conservation Province
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Environmental protection; State and local government - The local government in West Papua, an Indonesian province located on the western end of the island of New Guinea, is planning a bylaw that would make the area a conservation province. The Governor, Abraham... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Environmental protection; State and local government - The local government in West Papua, an Indonesian province located on the western end of the island of New Guinea, is planning a bylaw that would make the area a conservation province. The Governor, Abraham... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Thursday 9 April 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Taiwan: Fines for Cigarette Littering to Be Increased in Taipei
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Environmental protection; Tobacco and smoking; Waste management - The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of the Taipei City government announced on April 4, 2015, that in order to reduce acts of littering with cigarette butts, it would raise the fines for repeat offenders.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Environmental protection; Tobacco and smoking; Waste management - The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of the Taipei City government announced on April 4, 2015, that in order to reduce acts of littering with cigarette butts, it would raise the fines for repeat offenders.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Netherlands: Explosives Precursors Legislation
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Terrorism; Weapons - The Council of Ministers (Cabinet) of the Netherlands has approved draft legislation to adopt into Dutch law a European Union regulation limiting marketing and use of explosives precursors. (Limits on the Sale of Substances... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Terrorism; Weapons - The Council of Ministers (Cabinet) of the Netherlands has approved draft legislation to adopt into Dutch law a European Union regulation limiting marketing and use of explosives precursors. (Limits on the Sale of Substances... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Italy: Civil Liability of Judges
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Civil actions; Civil liability; Judges; Judicial review and appeals; Jurisdiction; State and local courts; Supreme court - Italy has approved new legislation on the civil liability of judges. (Law No. 18 of February 27, 2015, on Civil Liability of Magistrates, GAZETTA UFFICIALE (G. U.) No. 52, NORMATTIVA, amending Law No.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Civil actions; Civil liability; Judges; Judicial review and appeals; Jurisdiction; State and local courts; Supreme court - Italy has approved new legislation on the civil liability of judges. (Law No. 18 of February 27, 2015, on Civil Liability of Magistrates, GAZETTA UFFICIALE (G. U.) No. 52, NORMATTIVA, amending Law No.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Tuesday 7 April 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Sentencing of Citizen Who Entered Syria to Join Rebels
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Crime and law enforcement; Crimes against the state; Criminal code; Probation and parole - On March 23, 2015 Israel's Kfar-Saba circuit court sentenced a defendant convicted of the offenses of infiltrating a hostile state (Syria) and of negligently causing "the delivery of information likely to benefit the enemy" to imprisonment... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; Crimes against the state; Criminal code; Probation and parole - On March 23, 2015 Israel's Kfar-Saba circuit court sentenced a defendant convicted of the offenses of infiltrating a hostile state (Syria) and of negligently causing "the delivery of information likely to benefit the enemy" to imprisonment... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Ukraine: Movies About Russian Police and Military Banned
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Arts and culture; Freedom of speech - On April 2, 2015, the President of Ukraine signed into law the Bill on Amending Legislative Acts Concerning Protection of Ukrainian TV and Radio Media Space. (Law No. 159-VIII (Feb. 5, 2015), Verkhovna Rada... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Arts and culture; Freedom of speech - On April 2, 2015, the President of Ukraine signed into law the Bill on Amending Legislative Acts Concerning Protection of Ukrainian TV and Radio Media Space. (Law No. 159-VIII (Feb. 5, 2015), Verkhovna Rada... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Thailand: New Surrogacy Law
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Children's rights; Families ; Health - On February 19, 2015, the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand enacted the Protection for Children Born Through Assisted Reproductive Technologies Act (ART Act), which will be enforced after it is published in the Royal Thai Government... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Children's rights; Families ; Health - On February 19, 2015, the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand enacted the Protection for Children Born Through Assisted Reproductive Technologies Act (ART Act), which will be enforced after it is published in the Royal Thai Government... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Monday 6 April 2015
Otmane El Rhazi : Malaysia: New Anti-Terrorism Measures Tabled in Parliament
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Crime and law enforcement; National security; Terrorism - On March 30, 2015, the Malaysian government tabled seven bills in the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives, the lower house of the country's Parliament) related to anti-terrorism. They include:Act on Prevention of Terrorism Bill (D.R.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crime and law enforcement; National security; Terrorism - On March 30, 2015, the Malaysian government tabled seven bills in the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives, the lower house of the country's Parliament) related to anti-terrorism. They include:Act on Prevention of Terrorism Bill (D.R.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : China: Administrative Procedure Law Revised
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Administrative law and regulatory procedures - On November 1, 2014, the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National People's Congress (NPC) of the People's Republic of China released a revised Administrative Procedure Law. The newly revised law will take effect on May... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Administrative law and regulatory procedures - On November 1, 2014, the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National People's Congress (NPC) of the People's Republic of China released a revised Administrative Procedure Law. The newly revised law will take effect on May... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Malawi: President Announces Plan to Protect Albinos
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Homicide; Human rights; Minority rights - On March 19, 2015, Malawi's President Peter Mutharika announced a plan to protect the albinos in the county. There have been 15 cases of albinos abducted and killed across several countries already this year.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Homicide; Human rights; Minority rights - On March 19, 2015, Malawi's President Peter Mutharika announced a plan to protect the albinos in the county. There have been 15 cases of albinos abducted and killed across several countries already this year.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Otmane El Rhazi : Cambodia; United Nations: Indictment for Crimes Against Humanity
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Crimes against humanity; International affairs; International organizations - On March 27, 2015, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), a United Nations-backed tribunal established in 2006 to try those accused of crimes committed when the Khmer Rouge controlled the country, charged Ao... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Crimes against humanity; International affairs; International organizations - On March 27, 2015, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), a United Nations-backed tribunal established in 2006 to try those accused of crimes committed when the Khmer Rouge controlled the country, charged Ao... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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