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Burma / U.N. Human Rights Council: Resolution Critical of Record on Freedoms
Posted: March 31st, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Human rights - On March 26, 2010, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) passed a resolution calling for Myanmar's (Burma's) government to ensure that this year's elections are free and transparent. The HRC, which includes 47 member nations,... -
Bulgaria / European Union / Romania: Reports on Legal System Progress
Posted: March 31st, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Legal systems - The European Commission (the executive body of the European Union) released on March 23, 2010, the sixth set of progress reports for Bulgaria and Romania on their entry into the EU, conducted under the Control and... -
Uganda: Court Finds Practice of Bride Price Constitutional
Posted: March 31st, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Women - It was reported on March 29, 2010, that the Ugandan Constitutional Court, in what appears to be a major blow to women's rights groups, rejected a petition for abolishing the traditional practice of bride price (dowry)... -
European Union: Proposal to Simplify International Divorce Laws
Posted: March 30th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Family - On March 24, 2010, the European Commission (the executive body of the European Union, part of whose function is to draft proposals for new laws) (EC) made public a proposed regulation to simplify and clarify laws... -
European Court of Human Rights: Members of Council of Europe Agree to Proceed in Further Reform of European Court of Human Rights
Posted: March 30th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Courts - Reform of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) was the forefront issue of a conference held in Interlaken, Switzerland, on February 10, 2010, by ministers from 27 members of the Council of Europe (COE),... -
Philippines: Independent Commission Against Private Armies Works Toward Safe and Credible Elections
Posted: March 30th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Military - The Independent Commission Against Private Armies (ICAPA), created by Administrative Order 275 issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, forwarded two resolutions (Resolution No. 001-10 and Resolution No. 002-10) to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and... -
Bangladesh: Information Technology Park to be Established
Posted: March 30th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Research and technology - The Parliament of Bangladesh has passed a bill to establish an information technology park. Entitled the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authorities Bill 2010, the bill is part of a broader government initiative to encourage the development of... -
United States: Federal Appeals Court Panels Address Whether Students' Punishment for Myspace Pages Violates First Amendment Free Speech Protections
Posted: March 30th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Freedom of speech - Two panels of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued rulings on the same day, reaching different results on whether the United States Constitution permits a student to be punished by school officials... -
Japan: Stricter Sentences for Sex Offenders
Posted: March 29th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Criminal law and procedure - Japanese lawyers and scholars have stated that sentences for rapists have been overly lenient in Japan. ("Saiban-in saiban" sei hanzai kouhan, hand#333;ritsuka yori genkaku, ryand#333;kei sand#333;ba ni isseki ["Lay-Judge Trials" for Sex Crime Trials, (Sentences Are)... -
Turkey: Controversial Amendments to Constitution Proposed by Ruling Party
Posted: March 29th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Constitutional law - Hasan Gerceker, the President of Turkey's Supreme Court, stated in an interview on March 22, 2010, that proposed amendments to the country's Constitution made public the same day threaten the separation of powers and... -
South Korea / United Nations: Korea's First Granting of Citizenship Status to Refugee Praised by U.N. Body
Posted: March 29th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Human rights - On March 23, 2010, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) publicly praised the Republic of Korea (ROK) for granting citizenship to a recognized refugee, the first time the ROK had done so since adopting... -
Bangladesh: War Crimes Trials Planned; ICC Ratified
Posted: March 29th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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War crimes - In February 2010, the Government of Bangladesh announced that trials would be held for those accused of war crimes during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Prosecutors and investigators were to be appointed in March, with the... -
South Africa: Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Proposed
Posted: March 29th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Trafficking in persons - It was reported on March 18, 2010, that the South African Department of Justice recently put before the South African Parliament the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill. (Sarah Hudleston, Tabling of Human Trafficking... -
Netherlands: Legislative Proposal on Electronic Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages
Posted: March 26th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Family - It was reported on March 8, 2010, that a legislative proposal on electronic registration of births, marriages, registered partnerships, and deaths, drafted by the Dutch Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom... -
Ireland: Only Conviction in Omagh Bombing Overturned
Posted: March 26th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Terrorism - On August 15, 1998, a bomb killed 29 persons in the Northern Irish town of Omagh, just north of the United Kingdom's border with the Republic of Ireland. A group known as the Real IRA claimed... -
China: Vice President of Supreme People's Court Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Posted: March 25th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Government ethics - On March 17, 2010, the Hebei Province Higher People's Court affirmed the sentence of life imprisonment of Huang Songyou, former Vice President of China's Supreme People's Court (SPC). Huang was found guilty on January 19, 2010,... -
Jordan: Bill to Amend the Family Law Adds Provision on Electronic Divorces
Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Family - On February 2, 2010, Jordan's Ministry of Justice, in pending legislation to amend the law on family matters, added a new provision on divorce via cell phones, the Internet, and email messages. The new provision authorizes... -
Egypt: Administrative Court Prohibits Christians from Visiting Churches in Jerusalem
Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Religion - On February 2, 2010, the Administrative Judicial Court of Egypt, the country's adjudicative body for administrative disputes related to government contracts, tenders, and administrative questions, issued a decision supporting a ministerial resolution issued by the Minister... -
Australia: Bill Establishing Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Passed
Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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National security - The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Bill 2010 was passed by the Australian Parliament on March 18, 2010. The bill establishes a new position of National Security Legislation Monitor, with responsibility for reviewing and reporting on... -
Nigeria: Court Imposes Gag Order on Facebook and Twitter Users
Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Freedom of speech - It was reported on March 23, 2010, that a Sharia (Islamic law) court judge in Kaduna State in northern Nigeria issued a restraining order on users of Facebook and Twitter, stopping them from participating in an... -
Finland: New Guidelines on Inheritance and Gift Taxes
Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Taxation - Finland's government issued new guidelines on March 8, 2010, that affect the taxation of inheritances and gifts received after January 1, 2010. The goal in having new guidelines was to harmonize existing practice and cover... -
Gabon: Finance Law Adopted
Posted: March 17th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Taxation - On February 5, 2010, Gabon adopted a new Finance Law. It is applicable from the beginning of the year and sets individual income tax rates based on income brackets, as follows:... -
Nigeria: Senate to Create Corporation to Manage Toxic Assets
Posted: March 17th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Banks and financial institutions - It was reported on March 11, 2010, that as part of an effort to reform the Nigerian banking industry, the Nigerian Senate is considering a bill that would establish a corporation to deal with "non performing... -
United Nations / World Trade Organization: Agreement on Technical Assistance in Africa
Posted: March 16th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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International law - On March 9, 2010, a memorandum of understanding was concluded by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) at the UNECA offices in Addis Ababa. The agreement, which was... -
European Union: General Court Rejects Challenge to Emissions Trading Directive
Posted: March 16th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Environment - On March 2, 2010, the General Court of the European Union rejected a challenge, brought by "the world's largest steel producer" Arcelor S.A., to the EU's 2003 Emissions Trading Directive. The Luxembourg-based company argued that several... -
Sweden: Parliament Approves Resolution on Armenian Genocide
Posted: March 16th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Human rights - On March 11, 2010, the Swedish Parliament adopted by a majority of one vote (131-130) a resolution that recognizes as genocide the killing of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire, in the years between 1914 and 1923.... -
Hungary: Penal Code Amendment on Holocaust Denial Adopted
Posted: March 15th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Criminal law and procedure - The Hungarian National Assembly (the 386-member unicameral parliament) passed an amendment to the Penal Code on February 22, 2010, criminalizing denial of the Holocaust. Those convicted of the offense of public Holocaust denial face up to... -
European Union: Interim Agreement on SWIFT Bank Data Voted Down by European Parliament
Posted: March 12th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Right of privacy - On February 11, 2010, the European Parliament (EP) voted down an interim agreement between the European Union and the United States, which was expected to enter into force on February 1, 2010, and last until November,... -
Sri Lanka: Emergency Laws Extended
Posted: March 12th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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National security - On March 9, 2010, Sri Lanka's Parliament, which had been dissolved, met for a short session to approve a one-month extension for the nation's emergency laws. President Mahinda Rajapaksa had signed a proclamation to that effect... -
China: Defense Mobilization Law Approved
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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National defense - China's National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) approved the National Defense Mobilization Law on February 26, 2010; it was promulgated by President Hu Jintao and will become effective on July 1. (Li Yun andamp; Yang Lei,... -
Asia: AIDS Law Database Launched
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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AIDS - On March 9, 2010, Asia Catalyst, "a resource for grassroots groups working for economic and social rights in Asia," announced the launch of its free Asia AIDS Law Database, in a "public beta" version searchable in... -
Solomon Islands: Truth and Reconciliation Commission to Commence Hearings
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Peace - On March 5, 2010, it was reported that the first public hearings of the Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission would take place beginning March 9, 2010. (First TRC Public Hearing Next Week, SOLOMON TIMES, Mar.... -
European Union / Nigeria: Conference Held on Improving Judicial Performance Evaluation System
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Judges - The European Union, under the Financing Agreement No. 9356/UNI "EU Support to Law Enforcement against Economic and Financial Crimes," has granted Nigeria's judiciary N5.2 billion (about US$34 million) to help combat economic and financial crime and... -
United States: Supreme Court Rules Right to Public Trial Includes Jury Selection Phase
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Criminal law and procedure - On January 19, 2010, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a criminal defendant's right to a public trial under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution extends to the jury selection process.... -
United States: Supreme Court Enjoins Streaming Broadcast of Federal Trial
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Communications and electronic information - On January 13, 2010, the Supreme Court of the United States enjoined a federal district court order that would have permitted the broadcast of a trial via streaming audio and video to several federal courthouses around... -
India: Government Seeks to Implement Right to Education by Mid-2010
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Education - The Government of India recently announced that it will issue rules to implement the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Bill, 2009, by mid-2010. The Constitution of India was amended in... -
Bangladesh: Supreme Court Rules Constitutional Amendment Allowing Religion-Based Parties Illegal
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Constitutional law - The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has ruled that the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of Bangladesh, which legitimized the governments that were in power from the time of the August 15, 1975, coup through April 9,... -
Iceland: Injunction Against File-Sharing Website Upheld by Supreme Court
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Intellectual property - On February 11, 2010, the Supreme Court of Iceland upheld an injunction imposed in November 2007 against Istorrent (www.torrent.is), the country#thersson, and ordered Istorrent to pay... -
Russian Federation: Easier Procedures for Migrant Workers
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Immigration - On February 26, 2010, the State Duma (legislature) of the Russian Federation approved on a first reading and accepted for further consideration amendments to the nation's legislation on migration that were proposed by the Cabinet of... -
Mauritania: Anti-Terror Law Rejected by Constitutional Council
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Terrorism - On March 4, 2010, following an appeal by 32 Members of the National Assembly, the Constitutional Council of Mauritania rejected the country's new law on terrorism, calling a number of the articles unconstitutional. The law, which... -
Israel: Prohibition Against Bribery of Foreign Public Officials
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Criminal law and procedure - On February 22, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's parliament) passed an amendment to the Penal Law that prohibits bribery of public officials of foreign countries and of international and political entities, including the Palestinian Authority. According to... -
Israel: Installation of Accessories for Saving Water in Public Buildings
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Natural resources - On February 16, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's parliament) passed an amendment to the Water Law 5719-1959. The amendment requires every public body to install accessories for the purpose of saving water in any building it owns... -
China: Copyright Law Revised
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Intellectual property - On February 26, 2010, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) amended the Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China (PRC), to take effect on April 1, 2010. (Decision of the NPC Standing... -
Ireland: Government Creating Incineration Capacity and Tax
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Environment - On February 9, 2010, the Government of Ireland issued a statement to confirm that it is proceeding with the waste management strategy contained in the 2007 Programme for Government and the 2009 Renewed Program for Government.... -
Nauru: Majority of Voters Reject Changes to Constitution
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Constitutional law - On March 1, 2010, it was reported that two-thirds of the voters in Nauru had voted against proposed changes to the island nation's constitution in a referendum that was held on February 27, 2010. (Nauruans Vote... -
India: Proposed Budget Includes Tax Changes
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Taxation - Both direct and indirect tax regimes will be amended under the 2010/2011 budget presented by the Indian government on February 26, 2010. The direct tax amendments will become effective when ratified by the Parliament. While the... -
Italy: Rome Regulations to Protect Carriage Horses
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Treatment of animals - On February 22, 2010, new regulations went into effect in Rome, Italy, to better protect horses that pull tourist buggies. The new rules ban grueling uphill climbs, limit the animals' work day to an eight-hour maximum... -
China: Public Opinion Solicited for Draft Implementing Regulations of Government Procurement Law
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Government finance - On January 11, 2010, China's State Council published the draft Implementation Regulations of the Government Procurement Law (Draft Regulations) on its website, in order to solicit public opinion on its provisions. The 116-article regulations will clarify... -
Nepal: International Call for Improvement of Adoption Process
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Adoption - The International Adoption Working Group (IAWG), an ad hoc organization comprising diplomatic mission representatives of countries that have or are considering having adoption agencies (private or state-run) in Nepal, recently called upon the Nepali government to... -
European Union: Reorganization of Intelligence Service
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:00pm MSK
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Government organization - Catharine Ashton, who is the newly appointed European Union High Representative for Foreign Security and Policy, is reportedly working on restructuring the EU's External Action Service (EAS). EAS is a diplomatic corps with 130 delegations in...