UK parliament gives initial approval to pass assisted dying bill – JURIST
The UK parliament voted to advance the assisted dying bill on Friday, after hours of parliamentary debate. The bill proposes to give adults over the age of 18 with less…
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UK Parliament begins first reading of Tobacco and Vapes Bill – JURIST
The UK House of Commons began its first reading on Tuesday of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which aims to restrict the legal age to purchase tobacco each year to…
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With Hezbollah weakened by Israel, political opponents see opportunity
BEIRUT — Under heavy attack from Israel, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been seriously weakened militarily in recent weeks, with many of its top leaders killed, and at least some…
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EU dispatch: European Parliament urges Council to determine whether Hungary has breached the rule of law before holding rotating presidency – JURIST
Law students and young lawyers from the European Union are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting the European Union and its member states. Jacky-Long Mouthuy recently graduated…
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Germany parliament votes to ease dual citizenship restrictions and reform deportation and asylum processes – JURIST
JURIST Assistant Editor Fiona Tsamny | U. Ottawa Faculty of Law, CA also contributed to this report. Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, voted 382 to 234 to approve legislation Friday aimed…
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Delhi High Court dismisses Parliament security breach petition seeking release from custody – JURIST
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition by Neelam Azad on Wednesday seeking her release from detention by Delhi Police. Azad is one of the accused persons in the recent…
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Albania Parliament lifts immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha – JURIST
Albania’s Parliament voted to lift immunity of opposition leader and former Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Thursday following his indictment on corruption charges. The decision comes after prosecutors sought to…
Read More » Indian politician expelled from lower hosue of Parliament for indulging in unethical conduct – JURIST
Indian politician Mahua Moitra was expelled from the lower house of the Parliament, known as the Lok Sabha, for indulging in “unethical conduct” and committing “serious misdemeanours” following a recommendation…
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South Africa assembly calls for suspending diplomatic relations with Israel as Scotland Parliament urges Israel-Hamas ceasefire – JURIST
The South African National Assembly passed a motion on Tuesday calling on the country’s government to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel. The same day, Scotland’s Parliament urged a ceasefire in…
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Kenya parliament approves deployment of police officers to Haiti in UN mission – JURIST
Kenyan lawmakers on Thursday endorsed a request to deploy over 1000 police officers to Haiti. The decision, shown in a televised broadcast from parliament, resulted from the presentation of a…
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