Tag #Legislation

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Bill Seeks to Rename \"West Bank\" \"Judea and Samaria\" in Israeli Legislation

MK Simcha Rothman proposed a bill to replace the term \"West Bank\" with \"Judea and Samaria\" in all Israeli legislation, mirroring a similar US Senate proposal by Senator Tom Cotton, citing historical Jewish connection to the area.

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"Queensland Overrides Human Rights in New Youth Crime Laws"

"Queensland's new youth crime laws, overriding human rights concerns, aim to curb a record 50,315 youth offences this year, prioritizing victim support and repeat offender reduction, despite criticism from human rights advocates who highlight the underlying social issues."

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Samara Deputies Propose 200 Million Ruble Increase for SMO Support

Samara regional parliament deputies visited the "Defenders of the Fatherland" fund to discuss support for SMO participants, proposing a 200 million ruble budget increase and addressing issues of equal support and memorialization.

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German Bundestag Debates Decriminalization of Abortion

The German Bundestag debated a bill to decriminalize abortion up to 12 weeks, sparking intense debate between those advocating for women's reproductive rights and those prioritizing the unborn child's life; the bill's future is uncertain due to the upcoming election.

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Gender Equality
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Russia Submits Four Bills to Streamline Cultural Heritage Preservation

Following President Putin's announcement of a dedicated program for preserving cultural heritage, four bills simplifying related procedures were submitted to the State Duma, aiming to resolve conflicts between preservation laws and multi-unit dwelling capital repair regulations and to streamline the...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Mexican Congress Approves Vape Ban, Budget, and Other Constitutional Reforms

The Mexican Congress swiftly approved constitutional amendments banning vapes, fentanyl, and other substances, expanding offenses with mandatory preventive detention, eliminating seven autonomous bodies, and preparing for the 2025 budget's discussion, totaling 9.3 billion pesos.

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Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Faces Implementation Hurdles

Australia's new law prohibits social media use for children under 16, imposing hefty fines on tech companies for non-compliance, though its implementation faces challenges in age verification and potential circumvention.

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Quality Education
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Federal Anti-SLAPP Law Introduced to Protect Free Speech

Senators Ron Wyden, and Representatives Jamie Raskin and Kevin Kiley introduced the Free Speech Protection Act (FSPA), a federal Anti-SLAPP law modeled after the UPEPA, to protect free speech in federal courts by allowing quicker dismissal of meritless lawsuits, addressing jurisdictional inconsisten...

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German Bundestag Debates Abortion Legalization Bill

The German Bundestag debated a bill to decriminalize abortion in the first twelve weeks, backed by 328 lawmakers from the SPD, Greens, and Left party; the bill would remove the three-day waiting period and allow health insurance coverage, sparking a debate about reproductive rights and healthcare ac...

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German Parliament Adjournment Jeopardizes Key Legislation

Due to the upcoming German election, many legislative proposals, including the repeal of ยง218 (abortion law) and an AfD ban, are unlikely to pass before parliament adjourns for the election on February 23rd, 2024.

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Scholz Urges Action on Key Legislation Before German Re-election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for swift legislative action on key issues like income tax relief, child benefit increases, and Deutschlandticket funding before the February 23rd Bundestag re-election, emphasizing the need to prevent political gridlock and secure necessary economic support.

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Russia Proposes Law to Protect Health of Unborn Children

A proposed Russian law seeks to amend Article 18 of the Federal Law "On the Fundamentals of Protecting Citizens' Health in the Russian Federation" to explicitly protect the health of unborn children, beginning in the spring session of next year; this is supported by the Russian Orthodox Church but r...

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