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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.
Wednesday 29 July 2015
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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.
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Otmane El Rhazi : United States: Negotiations on Preclearance Agreements to Start
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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
Otmane El Rhazi from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor.
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.
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