Condemned Deputies Will Split Between the Chamber and Prison
Two deputies and four others condemned for corruption in Brazil's use of amendments may face changes in how parliamentarians conduct themselves amid ongoing investigations.
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.
Understand the rules for women to use pepper spray for personal defense
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has passed a law allowing women to possess and carry pepper spray for personal defense across the country.
Chamber of Deputies creates crime of false lawyer
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill to combat fraud committed by fake lawyers, establishing penalties for new crimes related to impersonation in the legal profession.
Chamber approves new minimum cocoa percentage for chocolate and ends bittersweet and semisweet categories
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a law defining minimum cocoa percentages for chocolate products, eliminating the designations of bittersweet and semisweet.
MP requests TCU to investigate Master loan to Motta's sister-in-law
The Brazilian Public Ministry has asked the TCU to investigate a substantial loan from Banco Master to the sister-in-law of the President of the Chamber of Deputies, raising concerns about possible public funding.
Master Bank lent at least R$ 22 million to Hugo Motta's sister-in-law
The sister-in-law of the President of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil secured a loan of R$ 22 million from Master Bank for real estate development.
TJ maintains suspension of demolitions and new building constructions in SP; Chamber appeals to the STF
The São Paulo Court of Justice has upheld a measure halting any new construction permits in the city, as local authorities challenge the ruling.
TJ maintains suspension of construction and demolition in SP, and Chamber appeals to the STF
The São Paulo Court of Justice has upheld a suspension on construction and demolition permits in the city amidst an ongoing legal challenge regarding zoning laws.
United Kingdom: House of Lords Bans Lords with Hereditary Titles
The House of Lords in the UK has passed a law that bans hereditary peers from the second chamber of Parliament, ending a centuries-old tradition.
Deputies call for a public hearing on the glacier law reform
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has called a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the glacier protection law, scheduled for March 25 and 26.
Neither Babiš nor Okamura will go to court now, the Chamber of Deputies did not release them. "The price for governing has been paid," says the opposition
The Chamber of Deputies in Czechia voted not to release Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and MP Tomio Okamura for court, leading to criticism from the opposition regarding the implications for the rule of law.
Your boss will no longer be able to call you outside of your working hours: Deputies approve the right to digital disconnection
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the recognition of the right to digital disconnection, ensuring workers do not have to respond to work communications outside their working hours.
Glacier Law: The government yielded to opposition pressure in the Chamber of Deputies and a public hearing will be called
The Argentine government has agreed to hold a public hearing on the Glacier Law after opposition pressures, pushing back its original plan for a quick approval process.
Aid to BRB: the best option is to place properties in a real estate investment fund, says bank president
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has approved a law to transfer nine public properties to the Bank of Brasília, and the bank president suggests creating a real estate investment fund for these assets.
DF Chamber approves Ibaneis' project to assist BRB after losses with Master
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District approved a law to provide financial aid to the Bank of Brasília following its losses related to Banco Master.
DF Legislative Chamber authorizes government to use public lands as collateral for BRB loan
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has approved a law permitting the use of public land as collateral for a loan from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).
The Chamber of Deputies swiftly approved the expansion of significant days to include Czech Flag Day
The Chamber of Deputies in the Czech Republic has approved a law to add a new significant day, Czech Flag Day, to the calendar.
Who kills loses rights to the remains, definitive approval from the Chamber
The Italian Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved a law that strips murderers and certain offenders of their rights to the remains of their victims.
Chamber creates crime of enforced disappearance and opens loophole to punish cases from the dictatorship
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a new law defining enforced disappearance as a heinous crime, allowing for punishment of past cases from the dictatorship.
The Supreme Court asks to strengthen the Social Chamber ignored by Bolaños in the 500 new judicial positions
The Spanish Supreme Court is advocating for the enhancement of the Social Chamber in response to the creation of 500 new judicial positions, which has been overseen by Minister Félix Bolaños.
If voting were today with the new system: right-wing secured in the Chamber
A new electoral law to be introduced for the 2027 elections in Italy suggests significant changes favoring the right-wing coalition.
One by one, how senators voted for the Glacier Law
The Argentine Senate approved the Glacier Law with 40 votes in favor and 31 against, sending it to the Chamber of Deputies to modify the existing law from 2010.
Chamber approves anti-faction project, increasing penalties for members of militias and criminal organizations
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an anti-faction project that escalates penalties for members of militias and criminal organizations, pending presidential sanction.
Project that prohibits the confinement of animals with fines of up to R$ 19.3 thousand is voted definitively by the Chamber of Campinas
The Campinas City Council voted to approve a law that prohibits the confinement of domestic animals in restrictive spaces, imposing heavy fines for non-compliance.
Sentences of up to 40 years, but no tax for bets; see how the Antifactio PL approved by the Chamber turned out
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an updated version of the Antifaction bill, which introduces new penalties for criminal organizations while excluding a proposed tax on betting houses intended to fund public security initiatives.
Derrite resumes text from the Chamber and reintegrates unconstitutional sections into the Anti-Crime Bill
Reporter Guilherme Derrite has returned to the Anti-Crime Bill proposed by the Chamber of Deputies, rejecting most of the Senate's modifications made last December.
Councilman Substitute Reports Mayor's Brother-in-Law After Being Assaulted in Front of the Chamber in MT; Video
A city council substitute in Brazil filed a police report after being assaulted in front of the Chamber in Nova Mutum, with the assailant being the brother-in-law of the local mayor.
Meloni's Anger: "A Betrayal". Left Attacks: "Government in the Chamber"
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expresses outrage over the investigation into the death of a drug dealer, labeling it a betrayal against the nation's police forces and calling for justice.
Letters from Readers: A Regrettable Debate, Disconnection, Difficult but Necessary
This article discusses readers' letters criticizing the recent debate in the Argentine Chamber of Deputies regarding the Labor Modernization Law, highlighting the disappointing tone and conduct of the legislators involved.
Project for the use of body cameras by the Guard is removed from the agenda in the Chamber of Campinas
A proposed law mandating the use of body cameras by municipal guards in Campinas was removed from the agenda for further analysis.
Italian Chamber of Deputies approves extension of the deadline for recognition of citizenship for minors born abroad
The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a deadline extension for citizenship applications for descendants of Italians born abroad to May 2029.
Labor Reform: The Agricultural Sector Celebrated the Approval in the Chamber of Deputies and Spoke of a 'Necessary Step' to Generate Genuine Employment
Argentina's agricultural sector praised the Chamber of Deputies' approval of the Labor Modernization Law, deeming it essential for creating genuine employment and reducing informality.
Tax exemption for houses on unpaved streets is approved in the Chamber of Cuiabá
The Chamber of Cuiabá unanimously approved a tax exemption for homeowners on unpaved streets, altering the municipal property tax law to provide relief to affected residents.
Labor reform 2026, LIVE: main points, who it affects, and what is needed for it to become law
The labor reform bill has been approved by Argentina's Chamber of Deputies and is currently being debated in Senate committees, with a goal to be voted in the Senate by February 27.
Hearings before the National Appeal Chamber under new rules
The article discusses new arrangements for hearings before the National Appeal Chamber in Poland.
Law to boost industrialization and job creation approved in 1st vote in Campo Grande
The Municipal Chamber of Campo Grande approved a bill intended to enhance industrialization and job creation by altering the legal framework of the Prodes economic development program.
Juvenile Criminal Law: Moving from Acceptable to Transformational
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has approved a new juvenile justice law aimed at promoting accountability and social reintegration of adolescents.
Labor reform: the ruling party is confident and claims to have more than 130 votes to pass the law in the Chamber of Deputies
The ruling party in Argentina is poised to pass a labor reform bill in the Chamber of Deputies, claiming to have enough votes for approval despite needing to return to the Senate afterwards.
Confirmed: what day and at what time will the Deputies debate the Labor Reform Law
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies will hold a special session on February 19 to debate the Labor Reform Law after gaining necessary support from allied legislative blocs.
Labor reform: together with the PRO, virtual wallets insist on being included for salary payments
The fintech sector in Argentina is lobbying for the inclusion of virtual wallets in salary payments as the Chamber of Deputies reviews the Labor Reform law.
The standoff between Stanislas and the Paris City Hall continues
The Catholic institution Stanislas in Paris has filed a complaint with the regional accounts chamber regarding the city's suspension of mandatory funding this year.
This Is an Irresponsible Law
The article discusses concerns raised by the National Chamber of Ethernet Communication (KIKE) regarding the implications of a law that may mandate the exclusion of non-EU and NATO equipment providers.
Karol Skupień, President of KIKE: The KSC is an Irresponsible Law
Karol Skupień, the president of the National Chamber of Ethernet Communication (KIKE), criticizes the KSC law as irresponsible, expressing concerns over its implications for Polish telecommunications companies.
Daily Summary #1862: Dias Toffoli leaves the Master case report at the STF; Mendonça takes over; Argentina's Chamber approves law reducing the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years
The article discusses key recent developments in Brazil and Argentina, including a shift in the Supreme Court reporting duties and a significant legal change regarding juvenile justice in Argentina.
After the half sanction in Deputies, Cúneo Libarona defended the Youth Criminal Law: "It's not about killing the kid, it's about giving another opportunity"
Argentinian Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona defended the government's proposed youth criminal law following its preliminary approval in the Chamber of Deputies, indicating that the focus is on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approves law that reduces the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies has approved legislation to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, pending Senate approval and presidential sanction.
One by one, how the votes in the Chamber of Deputies were for the preliminary approval of the juvenile criminal reform
The Argentine government led by Javier Milei has achieved preliminary approval in the Chamber of Deputies for a reform lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years.
T. Theodorikakos: New chamber law by 2026
The Greek Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos, announced the government's intention to introduce a new chamber law by 2026 during a speech at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry's New Year's event.
Youth Penal Reform in Congress, LIVE: the debate in Congress to lower the age of accountability, this February 12
A bill to reform juvenile penal law by lowering the age of accountability to 14 will be debated in the Argentine Chamber of Deputies.