Tag #Legislation

theguardian.com
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England Tightens Home-Schooling Rules After Sara Sharif Murder

England will introduce stricter home-schooling regulations, including registers for children not in school and increased scrutiny of parents, in response to the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, who was homeschooled despite prior social services concerns. The bill also proposes a unique identifier ...

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Spain to revise right-to-reply law, targeting influential social media users

The Spanish government is reforming its 1984 right-to-reply law, targeting social media users with significant followings who spread misinformation. The changes aim to streamline the process, making it easier to correct false information online and improve the quality of public debate.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
pda.kp.ru
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Putin Signs Laws Increasing Penalties for Financial Fraud and Debt Collection Abuse

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed laws increasing penalties for financial fraud and abusive debt collection, expanding pension eligibility in new regions, and regulating data transparency during wartime.

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24% Bias Score

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abcnews.go.com
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New Jersey Considers Climate Superfund to Make Polluters Pay

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill to create a Climate Superfund, charging oil and gas companies fees to fund climate change adaptation programs, a move opposed by the state's business lobby and mirroring similar efforts in other states.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
liberation.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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French Senate Faces Deadline on Restaurant Voucher Law

The French Senate faces a December 31st deadline to extend a law allowing restaurant vouchers in supermarkets, affecting 5.4 million employees; a legislative deadlock caused by the recent government censure complicates the process.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
bbc.com
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Scotland to Jail Polluters' Bosses: Ecocide Bill Advances

A proposed Ecocide Prevention Bill in Scotland, backed by over 30 MSPs, could see company bosses jailed for up to 20 years for causing major environmental harm, making Scotland the first UK region with such a law.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
euronews.com
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28 New European Parliament Intergroups Launched, Reflecting Shifting Priorities

The European Parliament's tenth legislative term features 28 new intergroups, informal MEP networks focusing on various issues, reflecting evolving priorities and the rise of new concerns such as mental health and resilience, while others focused on specific regions or policies have dissolved.

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32% Bias Score

Gender Equality
dailymail.co.uk
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Big Puff" Vapes Threaten UK's Efforts to Curb E-Waste

The UK is facing a rapid increase in the use of "big puff" vapes, which contain up to 6,000 puffs, are significantly cheaper than standard vapes and are especially popular among teenagers, despite an upcoming ban on disposable vapes. This, coupled with insufficient recycling infrastructure, raises m...

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44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
cnbc.com
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Texas Proposes State Bitcoin Reserve

Texas Representative Giovanni Capriglione introduced a bill to establish a state bitcoin reserve, accepting bitcoin for taxes and donations, to enhance fiscal stability and promote bitcoin innovation; this follows similar proposals in other states and countries.

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40% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Ontario Unveils Plan to Clear Homeless Encampments with Stricter Laws and Increased Funding

Ontario introduces legislation increasing penalties for trespassing and banning public drug use to clear homeless encampments, while investing $75.5 million in shelters and housing, aiming to resolve conflicts with court rulings that prevent evictions without adequate alternatives.

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52% Bias Score

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t24.com.tr
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"CHP and MHP Discuss Legal Amendments Following Trustee Appointments to Municipalities"

"CHP and MHP representatives met to discuss proposed legal amendments regarding the appointment of trustees to municipalities following recent controversies. MHP stated the need for comprehensive changes to election and political party laws, while CHP expressed hope for MHP's support."

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28% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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"Reformas clave del gobierno Petro enfrentan crucial prueba en el Congreso"

"El gobierno colombiano enfrenta un desafío crucial en las próximas dos semanas para aprobar seis importantes reformas en el Congreso, incluyendo las reformas a la salud, política y justicia, en medio de un clima político tenso y disputas internas."

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40% Bias Score

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