Argentina’s Universal Jurisdiction
The landmark case against Chinese officials was submitted under Argentina’s universal jurisdiction provisions. On August 17, 2022, lawyers acting for the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) and the World Uygur Congress (WUC) filed a criminal complaint in Buenos Aires for genocide and crimes against humanity committed against Uyghurs and other Turkic people. It is the first time ever that evidence of the genocide happening in northwest China has appeared before a court.
COP27 @ Egypt
Global environment concerns are increasing immensely and such a call shows that no country is immune with the natural devastations around. The onslaught of climate disasters in 2022 has left little breathing space for the international community to respond.
China’s accession to the Hague Agreement: WIPO
On February 5, 2022, the Chinese government deposited its instrument of accession to the Geneva text of the Hague Agreement (1999) with the director general of the WIPO, thus becoming the 68th Contracting Party to the 1999 text and the 77th member state of the Hague Union. The Geneva text of the Hague Agreement (1999) entered into force in China on May 5, 2022.
EU: European Media Freedom Act
ARTICLE 19 is a global human rights organisation that works around the world to protect and promote the right to freedom of expression and information. ARTICLE 19 has also extensive expertise and experience advocating for the protection of media freedom,
Jamal Khashoggi case: Saudi crown prince demands immunity as PM
On 2 October 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi dissident journalist was assassinated by agents of the Saudi government at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Khashoggi was ambushed and strangled by a 15-member squad of Saudi assassins and his body was dismembered and disposed of.
No Google in China
Google made its translation feature available to China back in 2017, including a separate app that folks in China could download.
Maltese Citizenship Act
On the 29th of September 2022, the European commission has referred the country of Malta to the European court over the controversial golden visa scheme provided by the country under. The EU took Malta to the court under the Article 258(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
New Rules of law in Real Estate in Vietnam-2022
The new laws under Decree 2/2022, requires the real estate developer to make numerous public disclosures on the real estate projects he works on. In particular, the following information must be made available on the developer’s website:
New Insurance Regulations- Ireland 2022:
The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48(1) (Insurance Requirements) Regulations 2022 apply to insurance undertakings and insurance intermediaries from 1 July 2022.
New Athletic Shoe rules by 2024: World Athletics
It was announced today that World Athletics has approved new shoe rules and regulations for competition. The athletes will not be allowed to wear shoes that have over a 20mm stack height during competition.
Philippines legislative measures 2023
A total of 20 legislative measures were approved by the Legislative executive development advisory (LEDAC), presided by the President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Lithuania bans Totalitarian and Authoritarian regimes
The Republic of Lithuania adopted the Law on the Prohibition of Promotion of Totalitarian, Authoritarian Regimes and Their Ideologies. The law enters into force on May 1, 2023. The new law establishes legal grounds for banning the promotion of both totalitarian and authoritarian regimes and their ideologies in public places, and introduces the procedures and rules for recognizing, removing, and replacing public objects that depict the signs and symbols of such regimes.
Japan’s global minimum taxation
On March 28, 2023, Japan enacted a Pillar Two Income Inclusion Rule from April 1, 2024.South Korea, was the first country to enact a global minimum tax law (on December 31, 2022), and a number of other jurisdictions have draft laws in place or have partially enacted legislation.
Sweden Alien’s Act 2023
Sweden clamps down the loopholes abused by the asylum seekers waiting to enter the country as the government announced stricter rules for those wanting to avail themselves of family reunification schemes. The country has been witnessing a sharp spike on crimes and criminal gangs in the new migrant communities.
Oman new maritime legislations 2023
On March 30th, 2023, Sultani Decree No. 19/2023 was issued promulgating Oman’s new Maritime Law (“Decree”). The Decree repeals the old Maritime Law enacted by Sultani Decree No. 35/1981 and the Law Regulating Maritime Navigation in Territorial Waters promulgated by Sultani Decree No. 98/1981, as well as any other related laws and regulations that conflict with its provisions. The main aim of the new Maritime Law is to regulate Oman’s maritime industry, prioritize navigation, seafarer and maritime environment safety, and promote its growth.
Cambodia’s new health legislations 2023
On June 21,2023 Cambodia government adopted a new law on Civil Registration, ensuring the registration of every birth and death along with other vital life events effectively. This comprehensive framework establishes a legal system linking the civil registration of births and death along with the individual identification and residence, thereby establishing a universal right of an identity card for all citizens and also ensuring protection of privacy and personal data.
China data protection 2023
On 30 May 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued the Guidelines and measures for the Filing of Standard Contracts the SCC, for the Outbound Transfer of Personal Information providing specific requirements for the methods, procedures, and materials for filing standard contracts for the outbound transfer of personal information, along with the EU’s general data protection regulation. this comes effective on June1, 2023.
Estonia – new law banning mother - tongue education 2023
On 12 December 2022, the Estonian Parliament adopted ,The Amendment Law to the Basic School and Gymnasium Law and Other Laws (Transition to Estonian-Language Education) 722 SE”,[1] which establishes that the full transition to Estonian-language education will start in 2024 and would be finalised by 2030.
Sweden Ban on dance floor abolished 2023
Sweden in 1956 brought in a requirement that all restaurants and bars had to apply for and receive a special "dance permit" if their patrons were to be allowed to dance, with their owners facing fines if their customers were found dancing without a permit.
Monaco’s latest Private international law
Monaco is a home to over 140 nationalities. There has been conflicts of law, jurisdictions and the practical need for legislative updates for the residents and the nationals living there. The existing laws lacked clarity. It is often based on the old judicial precedents or references to French judicial precedents.
