Tag: law reform
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Right to Protest in England and Wales: Under Attack, Warn Experts
New warnings for the right to protest in England and Wales Two high-profile reports warn that the right to protest in England and Wales is increasingly constrained by new laws and policing practices that could erode basic civil liberties. Human Rights Watch (HRW) and a cross-party law reform organization have highlighted a pattern of measures…
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Right to Protest Under Threat in England and Wales: HRW warns of escalating restrictions
Overview: A growing squeeze on protest rights The right to protest in England and Wales is facing increasing pressure as lawmakers push for stricter controls on public assemblies. Human Rights Watch (HRW) and a cross-party law reform organization have issued stark warnings that existing protections are being eroded and that new measures could curb civil…
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Right to protest in England and Wales under attack, reports warn
Introduction: A Warning from HRW and Reform Advocates The right to protest in England and Wales is facing mounting pressure, according to two influential reports released this year. Human Rights Watch (HRW) highlights a pattern of laws and policing approaches that chill dissent, while a cross-party law reform body points to extensive reforms that could…
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DLUSA and CHRA Press for Critical Scrutiny of Philippine Terrorism Laws
Strengthening Checks and Balances on Anti-Terrorism Policy The debate over the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 in the Philippines remains a touchstone for civil liberties and national security. Five years after the law was signed by former President Rodrigo Duterte, advocacy groups like DLUSA (a fictional or abbreviated civil rights organization in this context) are joining…
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DLUSA and CHRA Rally to Reform Philippines’ Terrorism Laws with Critical Scrutiny
DLUSA and CHRA Unite for a Critical Review of Philippines’ Terrorism Legislation The collaboration between DLUSA (an advocacy group) and CHRA (the Center for Human Rights Advocacy) marks a significant shift in how civil society approaches the Philippines’ anti-terrorism framework. Five years after the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 was enacted, critics argue that the law’s…
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Food Security in Africa: Tackling the Water Infrastructure Crisis Through Legal and Financial Strategies
Overview: Why Water Infrastructure Drives Africa’s Food Security Food security in Africa is inextricably linked to reliable water infrastructure. From irrigation systems and storage to urban water supply and climate-resilient drainage, water access shapes crop yields, price stability, and rural livelihoods. When water infrastructure lags, farmers struggle with unpredictable seasons, wastewater and drought, while cities…
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Victoria to crack down on violence against retail workers with jail terms of up to five years for assault
Victoria announces tougher penalties for violence against retail and hospitality workers The Victorian government has unveiled a plan to dramatically increase penalties for those who assault or threaten retail and hospitality workers. Under the proposed reforms, offenders could face prison terms of up to five years, a move described by officials as a decisive step…
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Ireland Urged to Create National Will Register to Speed Probate and Protect Families
Ireland urged to adopt a national will register Royal London Ireland has called on the Government to establish a national register of wills, arguing that such a system would streamline the process of locating and validating wills after a death. The insurer says a central register is a standard feature in most other European countries…
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Singapore Moves to Cane Scammers: New Bills Propose Mandatory Caning for Offenders
Singaporeaa Tougher Stance on Scams: Caning as part of Sentencing As Singapore continues to battle the escalating losses from online scams, lawmakers are pushing a comprehensive amendment package that would incorporate caning into a range of scam-related offences. The Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, introduced in Parliament, targets scam syndicates, recruiters, and the individuals who…
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Murray Watt Nears Bipartisan Deal to Overhaul Australia’s Environment Laws
Overview: A Fight to Modernize Australia’s Environment Laws Environment Minister Murray Watt is stepping toward a potential bipartisan breakthrough with the Liberal Party as negotiations over Australia’s long-stalled environmental reform package intensify. With the final sitting fortnight of the year looming, both Cabinet corridors and parliamentary lobbies are buzzing about the possibility of rewriting the…