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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New application by Waldemar Żurek regarding Grzegorz Braun. "There will be no consent for such statements"

Polish Minister Waldemar Żurek announced that statements made by Grzegorz Braun have been evaluated by prosecutors as violations of the law, particularly concerning Holocaust denial.

Feb 27 • 12:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Manure at Bongiorno. "An unreasonable gesture"

A protest by a group of women in Milan against Senator Giulia Bongiorno's rape law reform involved dumping manure outside her office.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

European Parliament: It’s time for the EU to explicitly define 'rape' based on the absence of 'consent' - 'Only 'yes' means 'yes'

The European Parliament has called for a uniform definition of rape based on consent, emphasizing the need for legislation that centers on the absence of consent in legal proceedings.

Feb 26 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves including in the law that any relationship with a minor under 14 is rape; understand

The Brazilian Senate has approved a law stating that any sexual relationship with a minor under 14 years old will be classified as rape, regardless of consent or other circumstances.

Feb 26 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves including in Brazilian legislation that any relationship with a minor under 14 years old is considered rape, regardless of consent

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill stipulating that any sexual relations with minors under the age of 14 are classified as rape, irrespective of consent.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New Appeal for Consent Law in the EU

The European Parliament has called for a unified consent law to protect women against sexual violence, emphasizing the need for legal reform across the EU.

Feb 25 • 16:23 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Knesset Approved: Employers Will Be Able to Check with the Police Whether Candidates Were Convicted of Terrorism Offenses

The Knesset has passed a law allowing employers to request police checks on job candidates' criminal records regarding terrorism convictions, pending the candidate's written consent.

Feb 24 • 07:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

First physical relations, then the excuse of 'horoscope'... now refusing to marry will have serious consequences

The Delhi High Court has ruled that if someone engages in physical relations under the pretext of marriage and later retracts citing horoscope issues, they can face charges under Indian law for deceptive sexual relations.

Feb 23 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

COURT ⟩ The right to use a parking space can be transferred with the consent of other apartment owners

The Estonian Supreme Court ruled that the right to use a parking space registered in the land register can only be transferred with the consent of other apartment owners.

Feb 19 • 05:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Confused and Misunderstood Rape Law in Aftenposten's Commentary

The article criticizes a comment about a high-profile rape trial for misunderstanding the legal framework around consent.

Feb 17 • 16:15 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Approved for the Second and Third Reading: The State Will Officially Empower Religious Courts to Deal with Arbitration in Civil Matters

The Israeli Constitution, Law and Justice Committee has approved a bill granting religious courts authority to arbitrate civil matters with the consent of all parties involved.

Feb 17 • 10:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A loyalty card borrowed in a store, but left without money: warns what awaits such smart ones

The article discusses the legal implications of borrowing loyalty cards, emphasizing that using another person's loyalty points without consent could be considered theft under Lithuanian law.

Feb 7 • 11:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What procedures will you NOT be able to do in 2026 WITHOUT your Biometric CURP? | LIST

The CURP is evolving to include biometric data, and while the law requires consent for biometric integration, the universal acceptance nature may affect the ability to perform certain procedures in 2026.

Feb 3 • 21:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Spain plans to ban credits and cards activated without the express consent of the customer

The Spanish Ministry of Economy is preparing a draft law to prohibit any granting of credit without the express consent of the consumer, aiming to stop financial practices that create undue economic pressure on clients.

Feb 3 • 18:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

The Commission Supports Penalties for Distributing Intimate Material Without Consent

The Saeima's Legal Commission approved amendments to the Criminal Code to criminalize the distribution of intimate materials without the consent of the individuals depicted.

Feb 3 • 15:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Social media ban for children is on the horizon in Portugal

Portugal is on the verge of implementing a law that restricts access to social media for children aged 13 to 16, requiring parental consent and age verification from the platforms.

Feb 2 • 19:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Law professor on the welcome event: 'Incredible violation of the Constitution and behavior contrary to all democratic and legal standards'

Legal expert Vedran Đulabić criticizes the Croatian government's decision to hold a public welcome event for bronze medal-winning handball players without local authority consent, claiming it undermines constitutional principles.

Feb 2 • 12:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Professor of Law: On what basis is the Government organizing a gathering without the City’s consent?

The Government plans to host a welcome event for the bronze medal handball team at Ban Jelačić Square despite the City of Zagreb's opposition, raising constitutional concerns with a law professor.

Feb 2 • 11:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Piotr Gałecki, national consultant for psychiatry: Saving lives should not mean breaking the law

Prof. Piotr Gałecki discusses the instances of involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations in Poland, revealing that over 22,000 people were admitted without consent in 2023.

Jan 9 • 10:43 UTC

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