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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.
Monday 29 June 2015
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.
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