Zimbabwe: Biti Spends Weekend Behind Bars Following Arrest in Mutare, Set to Appear in Court
Zimbabwean opposition politician Tendai Biti was arrested during a meeting in Mutare regarding a controversial constitutional amendment and spent the weekend in police custody awaiting court appearance.
JONATHAN TURLEY: Afroman turns court into First Amendment rap lesson on rights
Rapper Afroman, who faced legal action from police officers for mocking their raid on his home, defended his actions as a First Amendment right during his court appearance, with the jury ultimately siding with him.
Dems block GOP amendment tying voter ID bill to transgender sports ban
Senate Democrats rejected a Republican proposal to amend a voter ID bill to include a ban on transgender women competing in women's sports.
Afroman 'surprised' by reaction to his major free speech victory after jury verdict
Rapper Afroman celebrates a legal victory after a jury ruled his songs mocking a police raid are protected by the First Amendment.
Realization of 'Reduction of Seats' Confirmed, Emphasizing the Necessity of Constitutional Amendment at the Ishin Party Convention
The Japan Innovation Party has outlined its policy to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives by 10% and emphasized the need for constitutional amendment during its party convention in Tokyo.
A US court ordered the Pentagon to lift restrictions it imposed on journalists
A federal court in the United States has ordered the Pentagon to lift restrictions imposed on journalists, declaring them unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
Federal judge rules Pentagon policy restricting press access unconstitutional, hands victory to New York Times
A federal judge has ruled the Pentagon's restrictive press access policy unconstitutional, favoring the New York Times and affirming First Amendment rights.
United States: A Judge Strikes Down Pentagon Restrictions on the Press
A U.S. federal judge has declared a Pentagon policy restricting press access unconstitutional, particularly in relation to freedom of speech.
Teacher: Students have learned perfectly. To pretend that they understand something
A teacher expresses concerns over a vetoed amendment to the education law, highlighting the negative impact of the pandemic on students' motivation and understanding.
The government buried its unsuccessful law with an amendment to the grave law (events of the week)
This week, the Slovak Ministry of Labor allocated 10 million euros, with a substantial portion going to a non-profit associated with the district leader of Hlas party, despite questions about their experience in social innovations.
US health department investigates 13 states that require insurance plans to cover abortion
The US Department of Health and Human Services is investigating 13 states over their mandates for insurance plans to cover abortion services, claiming these mandates may violate the Weldon amendment.
Romani Skirts: "The law is very clear," says expert
An expert explains that any discontinuation of supplementary social assistance for Romani skirts would require a legal amendment and extensive processes, despite political criticism of funding such expenses.
"Mainly, we are not afraid of it." Havlรญฤek wants to become Minister of Industry and Trade
Czech Minister Karel Havlรญฤek is advocating for a name change of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to the Ministry of Economy during discussions on a construction law amendment.
Separation of careers, two CSMs, lottery: what the Nordio reform provides and the controversial points
Italians will vote on the Nordio-Meloni constitutional amendment regarding the separation of judicial careers and other key reforms.
Zimbabwe: Bishops Warn Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Threatens Zimbabwe's Democracy
Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops express serious concerns that the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 jeopardizes the country's democratic integrity.
Zimbabwe: Bishops Warn Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Threatens Zimbabwe's Democracy
Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops have expressed serious concerns that the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 endangers democratic practices by altering key aspects of the 2013 Constitution.
The First Support for Constitutional Amendment from the People Power Party... "We Must Actively Engage in Constitutional Amendment Discussions"
In a significant shift, a lawmaker from the People Power Party has publicly expressed support for a constitutional amendment aimed at embedding key democratic principles into the Constitution.
Zimbabwe opposition groups fight against proposed constitutional change
In Zimbabwe, opposition groups are resisting a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term amidst threats and violence against their members.
4 House Democrats vote against Women's History Museum bill over biological women-only amendment, Republican claims
Four Democrats voted against a bill to authorize a Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C., due to an amendment specifying that only biological women would be honored.
"Collapse of Building Authorities and Recording for Big Developers." MPs Discussed the Building Law, the Minister Did Not Show Up
Czech MPs discussed a significant amendment to the building law aimed at accelerating construction amid a national building crisis, although the local development minister was absent from the proceedings.
Woo Won-sik Starts Joint Proposal for Constitutional Amendment with Six Parties Excluding the People Power Party
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-sik, and six other parties, excluding the People Power Party, are pushing for a constitutional amendment to enshrine the spirit of the 5.18 Democracy Movement and the Busan-Masan Democratization Movement.
โUnconstitutional Bulged Reductionโ Shifting Carbon Reduction Burden to the Future... Including Options
A controversial 'bulged reduction path' for greenhouse gas emissions, which shifts the burden of reduction to the future, has been included in the deliberative agenda for a citizen representative group tasked with discussing the amendment of the Carbon Neutrality Basic Law in South Korea.
Veto on the amendment to the criminal procedure. The Ministry of Justice firmly rebuffs the allegations of the President's Chancellery
Polish President's Chancellery vetoes a proposed amendment to the criminal procedure, citing concerns over the protection of minors and public safety.
Chamber includes violence against children in Maria da Penha Law and increases penalties
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an amendment to the Maria da Penha Law to include violence against children and dependents, significantly increasing the penalties for such acts.
Han Byeong-do: 'Limit the Authority of Inactive Committee Chairs' - Review of National Assembly Law Amendment
Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, called for an amendment to limit the authority of committee chairs in the National Assembly who are not effectively handling legislation, particularly critiquing the opposition party's handling of public livelihood bills.
Discussion on the Imperial Household Law Among Ruling and Opposition Parties to Resume in April; Prime Minister Aims for Amendment During Current Session
Discussions among ruling and opposition parties in Japan regarding amendments to the Imperial Household Law are set to resume as early as April, with the Prime Minister expressing intent to achieve changes during the current parliamentary session.
Argument Regarding the Amendment of Regulations. ลปurek versus Nawrocki
The article discusses a public debate over an amendment to the criminal procedure code in Poland, focusing on tensions between Justice Minister Waldemar ลปurek and President's chief Zbigniew Bogucki.
The Riigikogu approved a 72-hour restraining order
The Riigikogu has passed a legislative amendment allowing for a restraining order of up to 72 hours against perpetrators of domestic violence to better protect victims.
Request for a view in the Senate's CCJ postpones vote on PEC that ends compulsory retirement as punishment for magistrates
A Senate committee postponed a vote on a constitutional amendment intended to end compulsory retirement as a punishment for military personnel, magistrates, and members of the Public Ministry.
The Protection of Domestic Peace is a Subject of Controversy - A Member of Parliament Warns Against Arbitrary Actions
A proposed constitutional amendment to expand police powers is facing criticism in the Finnish Parliament, highlighting concerns about civil liberties and the necessity of such changes.
Moro requests a view and postpones the Senate vote on the prohibition of compulsory retirement for judges
Senator Sergio Moro has requested a postponement of the Senate's vote on a constitutional amendment that would eliminate compulsory retirement for judges as a disciplinary measure.
Foreigners who performed in Russia and Belarus are proposed to be banned from entering Lithuania for up to five years
A proposed amendment in Lithuania aims to prohibit foreigners who have performed in Russia or Belarus since February 2022 from entering the country for up to five years, in response to perceived threats to national security.
Prosecutors react against the prohibition of mandatory retirement
Brazilian prosecutors criticized amendments to a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to eliminate mandatory retirement as a disciplinary punishment.
Prosecutors say that PEC prohibiting compulsory retirement also threatens lifetime positions of the Public Ministry
Brazilian prosecutors express concern that a new constitutional amendment may undermine the independence of judges and public prosecutors by threatening the lifetime tenures of their positions.
One Year of Special Assets: Social Booster Consumes Investment Booster
A year after the amendment to create a special fund in Germany, much of the intended investment for municipalities has been consumed by social expenditures instead of infrastructure improvements.
The law amendment effective from April accelerates the completion of defense-related facilities
A forthcoming law amendment in Estonia aims to expedite the planning and construction of defense facilities on state-owned land.
Illa withdraws his Budgets due to ERC's refusal to approve them
The Catalan government led by Salvador Illa has withdrawn its budget plans after failing to persuade ERC to withdraw a critical amendment.
Understanding Dino's Decision on the Compulsory Retirement of Judges and Its Consequences
Brazil's Supreme Court Minister Flรกvio Dino declared the compulsory retirement of judges for serious disciplinary infractions unconstitutional as discussions advance in the Senate regarding a constitutional amendment on the issue.
Jerzy Michalak: Amendment to the Public Transport Act. Will it really fix the bus market?
Jerzy Michalak discusses the recent amendments to the Public Transport Act in Poland and their potential impact on the bus market.
Special Prosecutor adds complicity charges against Kim Geon-hee in the Deutsche Motors stock manipulation appeal trial... requests amendment of the indictment
The special prosecutor's team has requested an amendment to the indictment in the appeal trial for Kim Geon-hee to include charges of complicity in the Deutsche Motors stock manipulation.
El Salvador approves life imprisonment for 'murderers, rapists, and terrorists'
El Salvador's Congress has approved a constitutional amendment for life imprisonment for serious crimes as part of President Nayib Bukele's tough security measures.
Fico's coalition repeals the amendment to the whistleblower law. The Constitutional Court and the European Commission were against it.
The coalition led by Slovakia's Robert Fico has repealed an amendment aimed at protecting whistleblowers, facing opposition from both the Constitutional Court and the European Commission.
First Chamber of STF forms majority to convict 3 deputies of PL for embezzlement of amendments
The First Chamber of the STF in Brazil has convicted three deputies of embezzlement related to parliamentary amendment funds.
Motta says that the Chamber will not rush the discussion on the 6x1 work schedule PEC
The president of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, stated that discussions on the proposed constitutional amendment regarding work hour reduction will not be rushed, emphasizing the need for thorough negotiation among stakeholders.
The coalition canceled the cancellation of the office for whistleblowers / It feared the stoppage of payments from the recovery plan, changes were pushed through as an amendment to the war graves bill
Slovakia's ruling coalition has overturned a previous law aiming to restructure its whistleblower protection office, fearing loss of EU funding.
Proposes to postpone the voting
Gudrun Hafsteinsdottir, the leader of the Independence Party in Iceland, is proposing an amendment to postpone the national referendum on EU membership negotiations until October, stating that the public deserves clear information and a thorough discussion on the matter.
President Yoon: 'Step-by-step constitutional amendment agreed upon by opposition... Let's include May 18 and the Busan Uprising'
President Yoon Suk-yeol has instructed the government to officially review amendments to the constitution that would include the spirit of the May 18 Democratization Movement, advocating for a gradual and agreed-upon approach involving opposition parties.
Will Samsung Electronics Join the Ranks of High-Dividend Companies After the Amendment to the Commercial Code?
Samsung Electronics is under scrutiny as it prepares for its first general shareholder meeting after amendments to the Commercial Code, with investors eager to see if it will meet the requirements to be classified as a high-dividend company.
Constitutional Amendment for 16-Year-Olds Passed First Reading in the Seimas
The Seimas has approved a constitutional amendment allowing voting rights for 16-year-olds, but it faces further scrutiny before final approval.
A constitutional amendment moves forward in the Seimas to allow 16-year-olds to vote for mayors and council members.
A proposed constitutional amendment in Lithuania would grant voting rights to 16-year-olds in local elections, receiving significant support in the Seimas.