Japan’s New Law Against Religious Donations
Japan's parliament on Saturday approved law that bans religious and other organizations from maliciously solicitingdonations. This move by the ruling party is to defuse the controversy over itsties to the unification of the church, after the assassination of its PrimeMinister , Shinso Abe.
Brunei Pernicious Codes
The Sultan the head of the state is the absolute monarchy in Brunei. The Sultan continues to wield power under a long-standing state of emergency imposed in 1984.
Law on Indigenous Pygmy Peoples: Republic of Congo
In 2022, the Democratic Republic of the Congo recognized the customary rights of its Indigenous population by adopting a new law on Indigenous Pygmy Peoples. Its enforcement could become the cornerstone of a new approach to secure land tenure and to integrate Indigenous Peoples in conservation initiatives.
Benin's New Tax Laws 2022
Benin's tax authority (DGI) has published the Finance Law for 2022 (Law No. 2021-16 of 23 December 2021). Some of the main measures of the law
The Law for the Protection of Victims of Femicide: Bolivia
On Monday 31 January, a massive women’s march against sexist violence and corruption in the justice system took place from the Bolivian area of El Alto, through the city of La Paz and ended in front of the departmental court of justice in La Paz, to the cry of “Judges, prosecutors the same filth”.
Child’s Digital Safety laws in UAE
Ministry of Interior and the National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing launched the ‘Child Digital Safety’ initiative in March 2018, in a joint effort to raise awareness among children and school students about online threats and challenges, and promote a safe and constructive use of the internet.
Sunshine Act 2022: Italy
On 24 May 2022, the bill on ‘Transparency rules on relationships between manufacturing companies, healthcare professionals and organizations’ (“Sunshine Act“) was finally approved. The Sunshine Act will enter into force after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Drone Laws India
The Directorate General Civil Aviation India is responsible for drone safety. The drone use is allowed in India, subject to DGCA regulations.
Omegle case: Section 230 of Communications Decency Act
Section 230 says that "No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider" (47 U.S.C. § 230).
NSW to Introduce "No body, no parole" Laws: Oct' 2022
The New South Wales government has passed laws to make it impossible for convicted murderers to be released on parole if they refuse to cooperate and reveal the location of victims' remains.
Australia - Uber to pay hefty compensation to taxi drivers 2024
The Supreme court of Victoria on 18 March 2024, directed the Rideshare company Uber to pay $271.8 million to Australian taxi drivers who have suffered financially since the ride share giant’s entry into the market since its inception on 2009. Uber, headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2009, operates in over 70 countries and more than 10,000 cities worldwide.
Sweden joins NATO,2024
Sweden joined NATO in Washington on the 7th of March 2024, a historic moment, two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sweden was forced to rethink its national security policy. It concluded that the support for the alliance was the Scandinavian nation's best guarantee of safety.
Malaysia’s Federal court invalidates sections of Islamic laws
In a landmark decision by the Federal court of the Malaysia with the majority decision nullified 18 provisions under the Kelantan Shariah Criminal code. Malaysia is a Federal nation having a dual-track legal system, with both government laws and Shariah laws wherein Sharia laws applies to Muslims handled by the Federal court and all other offences are handled by the civil courts.
France New Abortion Law 2024
Abortion was felony with sentencing up- to 20 years in prison in France. The law was liberalised by the Veil act 1975. In 1975, La Loi Veil was passed, decriminalizing abortion in France. The law was introduced by the presiding Health Minister Simone Veil, under the French President, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, who was in term from the year 1974 to 1981. Simon veil was a Nazi concentration camp survivor.
Myanmar New Military Service Law 2024
Myanmar’s military enforces for the first time a 2010 conscription law that subjects all young men and women aged 18-35 and women 18-27 to serve military for at least two years and medical field professionals aged up to 45 are to serve for 3 years. The junta issued the notification of the effectiveness of the People Military Service law starting from February 10, 2024. The law was authored by a previous junta in 2010 but was never brought into force.
China’s New Patriotic Law
China adopts the new Patriotic Education Law aiming at promoting the spirit of patriotism in the country. It inculcates the history, culture, the ideology of the politics, national unity and ethnic solidarity, national security of the country. The law takes effect from January 1, 2024.
Nz Takes Flight with Modernized Aviation Act
New Zealand's skies officially entered a new era on April 5th, 2023, with the implementation of the Civil Aviation Act 2023. This comprehensive overhaul of the nation's aviation regulations replaces the outdated Acts of 1990 and 1966, paving the way for a safer, more modern, and future-proofed civil aviation system.
Turkey's Top Court Drops the Hammer, No More Forced Surnames for Wives
In a landmark decision, Turkey's highest court, the Constitutional Court, has invalidated a controversial provision requiring married women to adopt their husband's surname. This move, hailed by women's rights advocates as a major victory for gender equality, marks a significant shift in the country's social and legal landscape.
Investing in Turkey's Future New Laws Reshape Real Estate Opportunities
The Turkish real estate market, long a magnet for foreign buyers and domestic investors alike, has undergone a significant transformation in recent months. A series of new laws, effective as of October 16, 2023, have reshaped the landscape, impacting everything from residency requirements to property valuations.
Procedural Reforms in Dutch Criminal Code
The Netherlands has taken a significant step towards modernizing its criminal justice system by introducing a comprehensive overhaul of its Criminal Code, the first such update in over a century. This landmark legislation, which came into effect on January 1, 2023, aims to address contemporary societal challenges and enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement.
