Venice commission
The Venice Commission, officially known as the European Commission for Democracy through Law, is an advisory body of the Council of Europe, facilitating dialogue between countries on different continents. It is a consultative body which co-operates with member states of the Council of Europe and with non-member states.
UAE New labour laws – 2022
The United Arab Emirates has established new set of Labour laws governing the private sector employment relations. It is designed to enhance employment rights and retain the UAE’s best talented employees.
UN Ocean Conference 2022
The United Nations Ocean conference was met in Lisbon – Portugal cohosted by the Government of Kenya. The five-day conferences on the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty was aimed at laying major structural sustainable developments goals involving green technology and innovative uses of main recourses.
Mikhail Gorbachev- The Gorbachev Era
Gorbachev was born in Privolnoye in southern Russia in 1931 and his family were victims of Stalinist repression. He helped the end of the cold war between US and the USSR and also removed a huge volume of its troops from Soviet occupied Eastern Europe.
Fray of Bills for seizure: Russia v Ukraine assets
The United States of America lawmakers have proposed legislation that would allow the government to seize Russian oligarchs’ yachts, artwork and other assets, and direct funds from their sale toward humanitarian or military aid in Ukraine.
Anti- Sexual Harassment Bill 2022 – Malaysia
The struggle for law against sexual harassment began in the 1990’s with complaints received from the various parts of the country and the active involvement of Women’s Centre of change and a petition for legislation with more than 13000 signatures garnered, endorsed by various organizations in support for this move to bring up a legislative protection.
Countries that criminalizes homosexuality with death penalty
Countries in which homosexuality can result in death penalty, according to an annual report by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA). Countries around the world move to dismantle after the forbidden centuries-old laws banning gay sex. Bhutan becomes the latest nation to take steps to ease restrictions on same-sex relationships.
Sephora violates California Consumer Privacy Act
Sephora Inc., one of the world’s largest cosmetics retailers, has settled a lawsuit claiming that the company sold customer information without proper notice in violation of the California’s landmark consumer privacy law as stated by the State Attorney General Rob Bonta said 24th August,2022.
The new Media Law restrictions In Azerbaijan
A new Media Law of Azerbaijan was adopted by the Parliament of Azerbaijan on 30 December 2021 . It consists of 78 articles and differs from the old law in terms of scope and issues regulated by it. The new bill plays an important role in eliminating a number of shortcomings the government claims that exist in the field of media in the present world.
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New code in Cricket Laws: 2022
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has made a few changes to its Code of Laws that governs the international game. MCC announced 8 new codes in LAWS of Cricket for 2022.
EU’s New Rules on Renewable Hydrogen
The Commission has proposed detailed rules to define what constitutes renewable hydrogen in the EU, with the adoption of two Delegated Acts required under the Renewable Energy Directive. These Acts are part of abroad EU regulatory framework for hydrogen which includes energy infrastructure investments and state aid rules, and legislative targets for renewable hydrogen for the industry and transport sectors.
Brazilian Government Enacts New Cabotage Act
Up until the enactment of the New Brazilian Cabotage Act, the rules in force only allowed cabotage navigation to be performed by Brazilian Shipping Companies(called “EBNs’’ locally), duly registered as such with the National Waterway Transportation Agency (“ANTAQ’’), using Brazilian flagged vessels as a norm.
Record Refugee Immigrants in Israel Labour Market
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, appreciated Jordan in including Syrian refugees in the country’s labour market. In 2021, a record 62,000 work permits were issued to Syrians, according to figures published by the Government and UNHCR. This is the highest annual number since work permits for Syrian refugees were introduced.
Drone Laws in Japan
From modern professional filming and effective help in rescue missions, flying drones are also an exciting hobby such as drone racing, to take fantastic videos and photos privately. However, to fly their drone in Japan, there are some important regulations that should be complied. The most important rules in Japan are set by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).
Pope Approves New Law Strengthening Vatican Entities
Pope Francis has approved a new law strengthening Vatican-related foundations and non-profit organizations, detailing sanctions, and clarifying existing norms on transparency, accountability, and mandated compliance with anti-money laundering measures. The new law, which is effective from Dec. 8, applies to all legal "persons" or entities dedicated to a specific purpose and that are connected to the Holy See or Vatican City State.
Iceland’s Controversial Immigration Bill
Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson intents to pass a controversial immigration bill, that aims to make broad changes to the Law on Foreigners. This is the fifth time that the bill, originally crafted in 2016, is being submitted by the Independence Party.
Equador: Legal Rights to Wild Animals
A landmark court ruling has led Ecuador to become the first country in the world to give legal rights to wild animals.
Cameroon's Biya Orders Enforcement of Bilingualism Law
Cameroon's president Paul Biya is all set to enforce a 2019 law on bilingualism and make life easier for English speakers in the French-speaking majority country. A December 2019 law states that English and French have the same value and should be used equally in public offices, and says Cameroonians should be able to express themselves in either language.
Belarus New Legislation on Death Penalty
Alyaksandr Lukashenka gave presidential approval to new legislation which introduces the death penalty for “attempts to carryout acts of terrorism.” the Belarusian parliament passed the bill widening the application of the death penalty.
Brazil’s New Women Employees Laws 2022
Law 14,457/22, sanctioned on September 22,2022 as a conversion into law of Executive Order 1.116/21, creates the "Emprega + Mulhere" (Employ + Women) Program to place and maintain women in the labour market by implementing measures to support parenthood, training in strategic areas for professional advancement, and support for returning to work after the end of maternity leave.
