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From abortion restrictions to the ‘Taylor Swift bill’: These are the new laws across the US for 2025
1 week, 4 days ago

From abortion restrictions to the ‘Taylor Swift bill’: These are the new laws across the US for 2025

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are just some of the new laws set to begin across the nation …

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New laws taking ‘major strides’ to improving people’s lives, Lucy Powell claims
2 weeks, 6 days ago

New laws taking ‘major strides’ to improving people’s lives, Lucy Powell claims

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Commons Leader Lucy Powell said legislation already passed by Parliament or in the pipeline …

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How the WA Labor government has wielded its absolute power since its thumping 2021 election win
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How the WA Labor government has wielded its absolute power since its thumping 2021 election win

ABC  

At the last election, WA Labor redefined the idea of a landslide by obliterating the already wounded opposition. Fast facts: More than 20,600 West Australians are on the public housing wait list More than 20,600 West Australians are on the public housing wait list Perth is now considered to be the least affordable capital city in Australia Perth is now …

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Environmental groups condemn new laws threatening soybean restrictions in Brazil’s Amazon
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Environmental groups condemn new laws threatening soybean restrictions in Brazil’s Amazon

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — Dozens of environmental nonprofits issued a manifesto Thursday condemning new laws in Brazilian states that threaten to dismantle the Amazon soy moratorium — a landmark voluntary agreement banning trade in soybeans from recently deforested areas. However, new laws recently enacted in the Amazon states of Mato Grosso, Brazil’s largest soybean producer, and neighboring Rondonia have cut tax …

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Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, China lodges 'stern protest'
2 months ago

Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, China lodges 'stern protest'

Firstpost  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two new laws that reaffirm the country’s maritime territories and its right to access resources, including in the South China Sea. The move angered Beijing, prompting China’s foreign ministry to summon the Philippine ambassador to China and issue a “stern protest” Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two new laws …

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Simon Cowell's sly dig about Liam Payne during X Factor auditions - as music mogul faces pressure over 'young fame aftercare'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Simon Cowell's sly dig about Liam Payne during X Factor auditions - as music mogul faces pressure over 'young fame aftercare'

Daily Mail  

Music mogul Simon Cowell is facing pressure over the aftercare provided for young performers suddenly rocketed to fame, following the death of Liam Payne. A previously-unaired clip showed Simon Cowell discussing with fellow X Factor judges Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh putting together One Direction in 2010 Liam Payne, rejected by the show in 2008 but more successful two years …

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England fear new laws hand All Blacks advantage
2 months, 3 weeks ago

England fear new laws hand All Blacks advantage

The Telegraph  

England fear the All Blacks have been handed an unfair advantage for their opening Test match of the autumn after a series of new laws were introduced at short notice. A 20-minute red card and countdown clocks for both scrums and line-outs have been introduced for the Autumn Nations Series, which comprises 21 games between northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere …

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Madras High Court lawyers to boycott court over new laws
6 months ago

Madras High Court lawyers to boycott court over new laws

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court Advocates Association has announced a one-day boycott of court proceedings on July 8 to protest against the hurried implementation of the three new criminal laws - Bharathiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharathiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharathiya Sakshya Adhinyam. “To protest against the implementation of the new criminal laws, we have resolved to boycott all court proceedings …

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First FIRs under new laws lodged in Prayagraj, senior cops hold awareness sessions
6 months, 1 week ago

First FIRs under new laws lodged in Prayagraj, senior cops hold awareness sessions

Hindustan Times  

Eleven FIRs were lodged in the Prayagraj Police Commissionarate till Monday evening, on the day when three new criminal laws replaced the colonial era Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act. For representation only Additionally, the Prayagraj police took action against 35 for breach of peace under section 170 of BNSS Prayagraj police commissioner Tarun Gaba and …

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Amit Shah addresses media on new criminal laws: 'Instead of 'dand', it's now 'nyay'' | Top quotes
6 months, 1 week ago

Amit Shah addresses media on new criminal laws: 'Instead of 'dand', it's now 'nyay'' | Top quotes

India TV News  

New criminal laws: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the new criminal laws are victim and justice-oriented. He emphasised that after 75 years, the colonial laws have been replaced with new laws enacted by the Indian Parliament, which came into effect on Monday, July 1. Parliament passed new criminal bills last year It is pertinent to mention …

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Mississippi sets new laws on Medicaid during pregnancy, school funding, inheritance and alcohol
6 months, 1 week ago

Mississippi sets new laws on Medicaid during pregnancy, school funding, inheritance and alcohol

Associated Press  

— Mississippi is enacting several new laws, including one that says sign language courses may replace foreign language courses for students to earn credit toward high school graduation. A look at some of the other new laws taking effect on July 1: Medicaid during pregnancy Mississippi will allow earlier Medicaid coverage during pregnancy to try to improve health outcomes for …

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New laws to stem drug dealers, corrupt officials and dirty money from heating up Australia's real estate market
8 months ago

New laws to stem drug dealers, corrupt officials and dirty money from heating up Australia's real estate market

ABC  

In short: A crackdown on money laundering means real estate agents, lawyers and accountants will need to report suspicious transactions. The so-called "Tranche 2" laws will bring Australia into line with similar nations, and stem the process of criminals converting illegal profits into money that looks legitimate. Financial crimes agency AUSTRAC will get $166.4 million in the upcoming federal budget …

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First person in England sentenced for keeping illegal XL Bully under new laws
9 months, 1 week ago

First person in England sentenced for keeping illegal XL Bully under new laws

The Independent  

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UAE-backed Telegraph takeover potentially against public interest, Ofcom warns Culture Secretary
9 months, 3 weeks ago

UAE-backed Telegraph takeover potentially against public interest, Ofcom warns Culture Secretary

The Telegraph  

A UAE-backed takeover of the Telegraph would potentially be against the public interest, the media regulator Ofcom has warned the Culture Secretary. “In particular, they consider that International Media Investments, a majority partner in RB Investco’s parent company, may have the incentive to influence TMG in a way that could potentially act against the public interest in the UK by …

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Gig economy workers can take on employers under new laws allowing the 'right to disconnect'
11 months ago

Gig economy workers can take on employers under new laws allowing the 'right to disconnect'

ABC  

Jojo, a rideshare driver, works seven days a week to make ends meet. Professor Andrew Stewart, an industrial relations expert at the University of Adelaide, says the right to disconnect "strikes a pretty strong chord, not just with a lot of workers, but a lot of employers". Anthony Albanese wants to address the employment arrangements for those in the "gig …

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Unintended consequences and more work to do: Five years after the banking royal commission
11 months ago

Unintended consequences and more work to do: Five years after the banking royal commission

ABC  

Billions of dollars returned to customers. Bank 'improvement' The deputy chair of corporate watchdog ASIC, Sarah Court, says there's been a broad improvement in the way large financial institutions engage with their customers and recognise issues raised by them. ASIC's deputy chair Sarah Court doesn't want to see the momentum stop: "What it is critical that we maintain going forward …

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Poll: Immigration debate deeply divides California Democrats
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Poll: Immigration debate deeply divides California Democrats

LA Times  

Migrants line up for food provided by volunteers at a makeshift camp near the border wall in Jacumba, Calif. Immigration and border security issues unify Republican voters while dividing Democratic voters in California, a statewide poll has found. The findings of the new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll, co- Even in California, a Democratic stronghold, registered voters by …

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Truckers withdraw protest after Centre's assurance on hit-and-run law
1 year ago

Truckers withdraw protest after Centre's assurance on hit-and-run law

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The nationwide protest of truck drivers has been called off after the government gave assurance that the new law concerning hit-and-run cases will be implemented after discussion with members of the truckers' body All India Motor Transport Association. "We had a discussion with All India Motor Transport Congress representatives, govt want to say that the new rule has …

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New Law Means Fuzzy Dice Are Finally Free To Dangle In Illinois
1 year ago

New Law Means Fuzzy Dice Are Finally Free To Dangle In Illinois

Huff Post  

Starting Monday, Illinois police there no longer will be allowed to pull over motorists solely because they have something hanging from the rearview mirror of the windshield. “With this new law, we are sending a powerful message that the state does not tolerate racial profiling or other forms of discrimination,” said Democratic state Sen. Christopher Belt, one of the bill’s …

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New state laws for 2024 impact guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice
1 year ago

New state laws for 2024 impact guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice

Associated Press  

Fuzzy dice finally will be free to dangle in Illinois. The revised Illinois windshield rule is one of hundreds of new laws taking effect with the new year in states across the U.S. “With this new law, we are sending a powerful message that the state does not tolerate racial profiling or other forms of discrimination,” said Democratic state Sen. …

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Parliament passes new laws to repeal IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act
1 year ago

Parliament passes new laws to repeal IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act

The Hindu  

December 21, 2023 11:00 pm | Updated 11:00 pm IST - NEW DELHI The Parliament passed the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bills — replacing the Indian Penal Code-1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act-1898 and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, respectively — with Rajya Sabha clearing the three Bills on Thursday. Hailing …

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Shah hints at new criminal laws
1 year, 2 months ago

Shah hints at new criminal laws

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Around the time the Parliamentary standing committee was to discuss adoption of new laws in Delhi, Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday stressed the need to implement new laws like Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023 to effectively replace the existing Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and …

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New Laws to be Introduced in India for Better Policing: Amit Shah
1 year, 2 months ago

New Laws to be Introduced in India for Better Policing: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: At the time the Parliamentary standing committee is scheduled a meeting to adopt new laws in Delhi on Friday, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah today stressed the need to implement new Laws such as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023 replacing the existing Indian Penal Code, Code …

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Public excluded from serious sexual offences trials in N Ireland under new laws
1 year, 3 months ago

Public excluded from serious sexual offences trials in N Ireland under new laws

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The public is being banned from attending serious sexual offences …

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