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Japan: Legal Aspects of Missing Elderly Persons
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Administrative law - Since the oldest man on Tokyo's resident record was found on July 29, 2010, to have been dead for more than 30 years, municipal governments throughout Japan have been checking on the whereabouts of centenarians in... -
China: Death Penalty Crimes to Be Reduced
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Criminal law and procedure - On August 23, 2010, a proposed amendment to the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China was presented to the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC). The proposal, if adopted,, would reduce the... -
Germany: Court Permits Embryo Screening
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Health and safety - On July 6, 2010, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) issued a decision that permits pre-implantation testing to screen for serious genetic defects (Docket No. 5 StR 386/09, [juris.bundesgerichtshof.de] The decision interprets section 1(1)... -
South Korea: DNA Database System Established to Effectively Prosecute Violent Criminals
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Criminal law and procedure - The Act on the Use and Protection of DNA Identification Information came into force on July 26, 2010, and its Enforcement Decree took effect on August 13, 2010. It appears that the new law has already... -
Sri Lanka: Free Health Care to Be Limited for Addicts
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Health and safety - On August 26, 2010, Maithripala Sirisena, Sri Lanka's Minister of Health, announced a plan to amend that country's laws so that the free medical facilities that are provided to all citizens will no longer be available... -
Israel: Labeling of Pharmaceuticals
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Health and safety - On July 21, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's parliament) passed an amendment to the Pharmacists Ordinance (New Version), 5741-1981, thereby extending the requirement of labeling, previously applicable to prescription medications, to over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. According to the amendment,... -
Uganda: Penal Code Provisions on Sedition Declared Unconstitutional
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Criminal law and procedure - On August 25, 2010, a five-judge panel of the Ugandan Constitutional Court, by a unanimous decision, declared the provisions of the Ugandan Penal Code Act (andsect;andsect;39 andamp; 40) on sedition unconstitutional and therefore void. The Government... -
Brazil: Land Acquisition by Foreigners Limited
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Real property - On August 23, 2010, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed an order, binding on the entire public administration, which limits the amount of land that may be acquired by foreigners and Brazil-based companies controlled... -
Colombia / United States: Constitutional Court Suspends Military Cooperation Agreement
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Treaties and agreements - The Constitutional Court (CC) of Colombia decided on August 17, 2010, that the Acuerdo Complementario para la Cooperacion y Asistencia T;cnica en Defensa y Seguridad entre los Gobiernos de la Repanduacute;blica de Colombia y el de... -
China: State Council Regulations on Natural Disaster Salvage and Assistance
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Disasters - China's State Council (Cabinet) promulgated the Regulations on Natural Disaster Salvage and Assistance on July 8, 2010, to enter into force on September 1, 2010. The seven chapters of the Regulations comprise general provisions, salvage and... -
Switzerland: Federal Procedural Laws Enacted
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Courts - On January 1, 2011, several federal procedural laws will become effective in Switzerland. These will replace the corresponding laws of the 26 cantons as well as several federal enactments. These new federal laws are:... -
Afghanistan / United Nations: Aid to Combat Corruption
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Government ethics - The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is working to build up the justice system of Afghanistan, in order to fight corruption. UNODC has been cooperating with the Attorney-General's office in Afghanistan to... -
Saudi Arabia: Royal Decree Limits Authority to Issue Fatwas
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Religion - In August 2010, King Abdu Al Aziz bin Saud issued a Royal Decree limiting the authority to issue fatwas (religious opinions concerning Islamic law) to Muslim scholars who are members of the Grant Scholars Association. The... -
United Arab Emirates: Three Arabs Accused of Human Trafficking in Dubai
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Trafficking in persons - On August 18, 2010, the Criminal Court of Dubai tried three individuals from Egypt, Morocco, and Lebanon for smuggling Moroccan women into Dubai to work as prostitutes. The women had been told that they would be... -
South Korea: Permanent Dual Nationality Allowed after 60 Years
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Nationality and citizenship - On May 4, 2010, the Ministry of Justice of South Korea promulgated the amended Nationality Act, which comes into full effect on January 1, 2011. By passing this amendment, South Korea, for the first time since... -
Japan: Single-Father Households Receive Government Support, Like Single-Mother Households
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Family - Japan's Amended Child Rearing Allowance Law (Law No. 40 of 2010) became effective on August 1, 2010. Now, single-father households may receive the same allowance from the government accorded to single-mother households. The Child Rearing Allowance... -
England and Wales: Government to Introduce Legislation to Prevent "Legal Highs"
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Narcotics and drug abuse - The British government announced on August 20, 2010, that it will introduce legislation to temporarily ban psychoactive substances that are currently legal, but used by people to become intoxicated. The temporary ban will mean that it... -
Iceland: Tax Concessions and Relief
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Taxation - In June 2010 Iceland's Parliament (Alandthorn;ingi) approved several measures related to taxation. Temporary legislation approved on June 15 makes concessions available for direct investment in the country. It will remain in effect until December 31, 2013... -
South Africa: Proposed Media Regulations Would Establish Appeals Tribunal on Media Stories
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Freedom of the press - It was reported on August 11, 2010, that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) have proposed media regulations that would see the establishment of a Media Appeals Tribunal (MAT)... -
South Korea: Multiple Legislative Actions Against Sex Crimes
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Criminal law and procedure - In 2010 alone, the National Assembly of South Korea has taken five legislative actions against sex crimes and for the protection of the victims thereof; the adoption of three new acts and the amendment of two... -
Spain: Bill on Transparency and Access to Public Information
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Freedom of information - By August 20, 2010, Spain#n Panduacute;blica). If... -
Rwanda: Genocide Ideology Law Being Reviewed
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Freedom of speech - Rwanda's government has invited the non-governmental organizations Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to comment on the three-year-old genocide ideology law that is at present under review. The two human rights groups have been critical of... -
Germany: Custody for Out-of-Wedlock Children
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Family - On July 21, 2010, Germany's Federal Constitutional Court (FCC, Bundesverfassungsgericht) issued a decision that strengthened the rights of fathers of out-of-wedlock children (Docket No. 1 BvR 420/09 (July 21, 2010), available at [www.bundesverfassungsgericht.de] The decision... -
Australia / New Zealand / World Trade Organization: Restrictions on Importation of New Zealand Apples Found Inconsistent with Trade Agreement
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Trade and commerce - On August 9, 2010, a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel issued its final report on a trade dispute involving a complaint by New Zealand that measures imposed by Australia on the importation of apples from... -
Israel: Free Information on Non-Profit Organizations
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Non-governmental organizations - The Ministry of Justice of Israel has launched a comprehensive database for information on all non-profit organizations active in the country (currently over 30,000). The databank is based on a cooperation agreement between the government and... -
Somalia: Journalist Gets Six-Year Prison Term for Interviewing Man with Al-Qaeda Links
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Freedom of the press - On August 14, 2010, in Somalia's Puntland State, a court convicted a journalist affiliated with a Bosaso-based radio station of violation of Puntland's anti-terrorism laws, for conducting an interview with a local rebel leader with links... -
Sierra Leone: Human Rights Commissioner Asks Return of Blood Diamonds
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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War crimes - Sierra Leone's Human Rights Commissioner, Yasmin Jusu-Sheriff, recently called for the return of the "blood diamonds" that internationally known model Naomi Campbell was given by Charles Taylor in 1997. Campbell has testified that she gave the... -
Israel: Veterans' Benefits
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Military - On July 21, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Absorption of Veterans Law, 5754-1994. The amendment establishes a new fund for the encouragement of higher education for veterans. The Law provides that... -
South Korea: International Marriages to Be Strictly Controlled
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Immigration - On July 20, 2010, Korea's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MGEF) made a joint announcement with seven other governmental agencies, titled "Cross-Governmental Policy to Promote Wholesome International Marriage." According to the Policy, the Enforcement Decree... -
Israel: Recognition of Paternity of Children of Moslem Bigamous Marriage
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Family - In a decision rendered on August 9, 2010, the Supreme Court of Israel rejected petitions submitted by two Israeli men to order the Minister of Interior to register them as fathers of children born to Palestinian... -
Israel: Who Is a Jew for Immigration Purposes Under the Law of Return
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Immigration - On August 2, 2010, the Supreme Court of Israel partially rejected a petition filed against the Minister of Interior seeking the issuance of an Oleh visa. The petitioner argued that she was entitled to an Oleh... -
South Africa: Government Introduces Bills to Keep Police Force Honest
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Police - It was reported on August 4, 2010, that Nathi Mthethwa, the Minister of Police of South Africa, recently introduced two bills, on the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD, whose name will change to the Independent Police Investigative... -
Israel: Supreme Court Orders Government to Add Women to Flotilla Committee
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Women - On August 12, 2010, the Supreme Court of Israel ordered the state to consider the addition of at least one woman to the Turkel Committee. The Committee, headed by retired Justice Jacob Turkel, was appointed by... -
Netherlands: Proposed Legislation to Enhance Protection of Computer Data
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Criminal law and procedure - On July 28, 2010, Dutch Minister of Justice Hirsch Ballin sent for comment to various agencies a legislative proposal to provide citizens with greater protection against abuse of computer data. The proposed changes would amend the... -
Taiwan: Government Plan to Focus on Solar Energy Development
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Energy - Taiwan's Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) announced on July 21, 2010, that it will support development of the photovoltaic industry ahead of all other forms of alternative energy. The measures it has already formulated... -
Nigeria: National Assembly Puts Anti-Terrorism and Money Laundering Bills on Hold
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Terrorism - It was reported on August 12, 2010, that despite letters to the legislature's leadership from President Goodluck Jonathan urging quick passage, the Nigerian House of Representatives suspended indefinitely deliberation on anti-terrorism and money laundering bills due... -
European Union: Establishment of the European External Action Service
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Government organization - On July 26, 2010, the Council of the European Union issued a decision authorizing the establishment of the European External Action Service (EEAS) and defining its organization and functions. (Council Decision of July 26, 2010 Establishing... -
Seychelles: Rome Statute Ratified
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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International law - On August 10, 2010, Seychelles ratified the 1998 Rome Statute, the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC), bringing the total number of African states that have ratified the treaty to 31. (Seychelles Becomes Latest... -
France: Provisions of Criminal Procedure Code on Police Custody Found Unconstitutional
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Criminal law and procedure - On July 30, 2010, the French Constitutional Council found that certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure governing the general regime of police custody (garde andagrave; vue) are unconstitutional. The Council gave the government until... -
Bangladesh: Special Parliamentary Committee on Constitution Formed to Review All Past Amendments
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Constitutional law - A special committee of the Parliament of Bangladesh has been formed to examine past amendments to the Constitution of Bangladesh. The Constitution of Bangladesh has been amended 14 times since it was first adopted on... -
Spain: Congress Rejects Proposal to Prohibit Use of Niqab or Burka in Public Spaces
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Women - On July 20, 2010, the Congreso de los Diputados (the lower house of Spain's parliament) opposed a proposal from the Partido Popular (PP) requesting that the government prohibit the use of the niqab or the burka,... -
Uganda: Parliament Passes Computer Misuse Bill
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Communications and electronic information - On August 4, 2010, the 332-member unicameral Ugandan Parliament passed the Computer Misuse Bill (No. 23 of 2008), which, among other things, seeks to ensure the security of and prevent unlawful access to computers and information... -
France: Law on National Commitment for the Environment
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Environment - The French Parliament adopted Law 2010-788 of July 12, 2010, on National Commitment for the Environment, also referred to as the "Grenelle II Law." (Loi 2010-788 du 12 juillet 2010 portant engagement national pour l'environnement,... -
France: Law on Eliminating Cluster Munitions
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Weapons - The French Parliament adopted Law 2010-819 of July 20, 2010, on the Elimination of Cluster Munitions. The Law adds a Chapter IV, entitled "Cluster Munitions," to Title IV, Book III, of the Defense Code.... -
Turkey: New Employment Income Tax Rates
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Taxation - Law 6009, amending Turkey's individual income tax brackets with retrospective effect from January 1, was published in the country's OFFICIAL GAZETTE on August 1,2010 (Gvergisi kanunuile bazi kanun ve kanun hukmunde kararnamelerde deand#287;iand#351;iklik yapilmasina dair kanun... -
Taiwan: New Anti-Corruption Agency Planned
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Government ethics - Taiwan's President, Ma Ying-jeou, announced on July 20, 2010, that a new agency devoted to combating government corruption would be established under the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). He indicated that it would not be modeled after... -
Ghana: Petroleum Revenue Management Bill Discussed
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Energy - It was reported on August 9, 2010, that a two-day workshop on the Petroleum Revenue Management Bill, which is currently under consideration by the 230member unicameral Ghanaian Parliament, was conducted for Members of Parliament and civil... -
United States: House Passes Bill on Criminal Justice System Review
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Criminal law and procedure - The United States House of Representatives passed a bill on July 28, 2010, on the creation of a bipartisan commission to review the U.S. criminal justice system. (National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010, H.R.5143, Thomas... -
Hong Kong: Guidance on CCTV Surveillance Published
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Right of privacy - On July 22, 2010, Hong Kong's Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) released a Guidance Note on the use of closed circuit television (CCTV) for surveillance purposes. Referring to the data protection principle... -
Bahamas: Government Defends Expedited Extradition of the "Barefoot Bandit"
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 12:00pm MSD
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Extradition - The United States and the Bahamas are parties to an Extradition Treaty that became effective in 1994. (U.S. Department of State, TREATIES IN FORCE, [www.state.gov] (last visited Aug. 4, 2010).) Thus, when the teenage fugitive...