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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Change to law for anyone taking day off sick from April 6 2026

The UK government is implementing significant changes to employment law, including sick pay starting from day one and enhanced protections for millions of workers, effective April 6, 2026.

Mar 23 • 08:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Former Fair Trade Commission Chairman Kim Hyung-bae publishes the 3rd edition of 'Theory and Practice of Fair Trade Law'

Kim Hyung-bae, former chairman of the Fair Trade Commission, has released the third edition of his book reflecting recent changes in fair trade laws and regulations.

Mar 22 • 23:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

This is Fantastic: What changes on social media with the Digital ECA and what parents can expect from the law

The Digital ECA, Brazil's first specific law protecting children and adolescents online, has come into effect, establishing serious obligations for social media platforms to safeguard minors.

Mar 22 • 22:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Laken Riley: the case that started with a murder and ended up changing US immigration law

The murder of university student Laken Riley led to significant changes in US immigration law with the introduction of the Laken Riley Act.

Mar 22 • 12:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What about pay increases for medical staff? The ministry's decision is in

The Polish Ministry of Health announced that no agreement was reached during discussions on changes to the pay increase law for medical staff, meaning no modifications will occur.

Mar 20 • 19:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

POLREGIO troubles. Will the company have to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury?

The article discusses proposed changes to the Public Transport Law in Poland that could severely impact POLREGIO and force it to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury.

Mar 20 • 03:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Changes will be made to state compensation for victims in cases of death of a person

Latvian parliamentarians have supported amendments to the law that will ensure that victims acknowledged in cases of death will receive state compensation in full.

Mar 19 • 17:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Important changes to personal income tax are now in effect: a specialist explains what to pay attention to

New changes to Lithuania's personal income tax law significantly reduce the holding period for tax exemptions on property sales, impacting homeowners and heirs.

Mar 19 • 16:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘She didn’t want that pain’: Paola Marra’s brother despairs of Lords block on assisted dying bill

The article discusses the ongoing struggle for assisted dying legislation in the UK, as Paola Marra's brother protests the House of Lords' blockage of a bill, reflecting on his sister's painful death and her plea for legal changes.

Mar 19 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 • 14:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Surprise twist in Parliament: Controversial law goes to the Constitutional Committee after all

The Finnish Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs and Health has decided to seek an assessment from the Constitutional Committee regarding proposed changes to laws governing digital services for the elderly.

Mar 19 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Premier League clubs face sacking manager nightmare with major law change

Changes to UK employment law will make it more difficult for Premier League clubs to sack managers and release players due to increased protections against unfair dismissal.

Mar 19 • 12:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The president sees no reason for his powers to be taken away. Babiš is unaware of the proposal

Czech President Pavel opposes changes to the constitution that would limit his authority over appointing heads of permanent missions to international organizations, which include major entities like the EU and NATO.

Mar 19 • 11:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Florida Rejects Bill Seeking to Prohibit Cousin Marriages

Florida's Senate has rejected a bill that aimed to ban marriages between first cousins, maintaining the state's current marriage laws without changes.

Mar 19 • 02:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 21:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Seed Law: What changes from the current scheme, according to the final proposal of the Mesa de Enlace

Argentina's new seed law proposal by Mesa de Enlace includes a paid use for personal seed use above 500 hectares, limits on royalties, and a stronger role for rural entities in control.

Mar 18 • 17:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The coalition is preparing the position of deputy minister. It is lex Turek, says the opposition

The Czech government coalition plans significant changes to the civil service law, facing criticism from NGOs and the opposition.

Mar 18 • 17:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

New Sports Promotion Law: Partial Success for Organized Sports

The new sports promotion law has seen significant changes beneficial to organized sports, although a key element—an agency to oversee elite sports funding—will not be placed under the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) as hoped.

Mar 18 • 16:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Minister Marttinen Changes His Mind – This is How the Law Will be Adjusted

Finnish Minister of Labor Matias Marttinen announced changes to the proposed law regarding temporary employment contracts, aiming to clarify regulations and better support youth employment.

Mar 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Critics say Ford is ‘flooding the zone’ to distract from transparency controversy

Ontario critics claim that recent government announcements are a diversion from transparency law changes proposed by Premier Doug Ford's administration.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Vondráček from SPD proposes constitutional changes, but failed the constitutional law exam

Vondráček from the Czech Republic's SPD party suggests changes to the Constitution despite his failure in a constitutional law exam.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The downfall of Santiago Caputo injures the chances of a 'pragmatic arrangement' to the university conflict

The Argentine government's proposed changes to the university funding law, amidst ongoing teacher strikes, face challenges due to the political fallout from Santiago Caputo's removal.

Mar 17 • 23:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Minister of Labor Marttinen at A-Studio: I am ready to change the draft law that facilitates fixed-term employment contracts

Finnish Labor Minister Matias Marttinen is open to making changes to legislation aimed at easing the establishment of fixed-term employment contracts following growing political pressure.

Mar 17 • 20:47 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government changes course: Will not cut postal delivery

The Norwegian government has abandoned plans for a new postal law aimed at reducing services after facing significant public opposition.

Mar 17 • 18:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Scrapping the new postal law - mail will still be delivered every other day

The Norwegian government has decided to maintain mail deliveries every other day instead of shifting to a once-a-week schedule, following feedback from over 200 responses on the proposed postal law changes.

Mar 17 • 17:59 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

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.

Mar 17 • 17:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Changes in Environmental Protection Law. What awaits industry and animal farms?

The Polish government has proposed amendments to environmental protection laws to align with the new Industrial Emissions Directive, aiming to tighten pollution controls across various sectors.

Mar 17 • 16:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis explains key changes to UK law for anyone with broadband

Consumer expert Martin Lewis discusses upcoming changes to UK consumer law that aim to simplify the cancellation process for broadband subscriptions.

Mar 17 • 01:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Court blocks U.S. child vaccine changes, says RFK Jr. may have violated law

A federal judge has temporarily blocked changes to childhood vaccine recommendations made by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing potential legal violations.

Mar 16 • 21:39 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Significant changes to the alcohol law bill after hundreds of comments in the consultation portal

The alcohol law bill in Iceland has undergone notable revisions following extensive feedback from the public consultation portal.

Mar 16 • 20:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Head of the President's Office Explains His Veto. 'It’s a Great Shame for Żurek'

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki vetoed changes to criminal procedure, citing concerns over citizen safety and the efficacy of legal proceedings.

Mar 16 • 16:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LMA criticizes part of LRT law amendments: cosmetic review of Council formation procedures is limited

The Lithuanian Media Ethics Association criticizes the amendments to the LRT law, arguing that changes to the formation of its Council are merely cosmetic and do not meaningfully alter the political influence over its members.

Mar 16 • 13:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Small companies will also be able to check employees on sick leave. But will they want to?

Changes in Polish law will allow small companies to monitor sick leave, raising concerns about the potential for misuse and the challenges of implementation.

Mar 16 • 04:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC Breakfast presenters issue warning to dog owners as guest details farm horror

BBC Breakfast hosts warn dog owners about new legal changes regarding dog attacks on livestock, effective March 18, which include severe penalties and police powers to seize dogs.

Mar 15 • 08:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

CalFresh Changes from April 1: Which Migrants Will Lose Their Benefits Due to the New Federal Law in California

Starting April 1, changes to CalFresh under new federal law will impact many migrants' access to food assistance in California.

Mar 14 • 00:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Before packing: Is March 16 a holiday? This is what the Federal Labor Law says

The article discusses the status of March 16 as a holiday in Mexico, highlighting the changes in how mandatory rest days are observed due to the commemoration of Benito Juárez's birthday.

Mar 13 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor requests the suspension of law naming field in Codó that suggests personal promotion of the mayor

The Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit seeking to suspend a local law that changes the name of a sports field in Codó to avoid personal promotion of the mayor.

Mar 13 • 19:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Santana suspected of raping a 13-year-old girl

A man was arrested in Santana, Brazil, on suspicion of raping a 13-year-old girl, following a confession and recent changes in Brazilian law regarding the protection of minors from sexual crimes.

Mar 13 • 15:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government changing law to keep all premier, minister records secret

The Ford government in Ontario is proposing changes to transparency laws that would keep all records from ministers and staff secret.

Mar 13 • 14:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Announces Personnel Transfers at the Senior Officer Level

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has announced personnel changes at the senior officer level, scheduled for spring 2026.

Mar 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Different understandings in Lithuanian society about the work and role of the public media LRT in the country

The Lithuanian Parliament is currently reviewing amendments to the law regulating the activities of the public broadcaster LRT, amidst concerns from journalists regarding these changes.

Mar 13 • 05:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Gap in WA bikie laws makes it easier for paedophiles to associate

Changes in Western Australia's biker gang laws inadvertently hinder police efforts to prevent convicted pedophiles from associating with one another.

Mar 13 • 04:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas: a controversial law requiring ID to buy alcohol at any age will be relaxed

Legislators in Texas are considering changes to a controversial law that required all customers to show ID for alcohol purchases, regardless of age, which has faced criticism from the restaurant sector.

Mar 12 • 19:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from March 12, 2026 (positions 313 - 329)

The article lists various legislative and regulatory changes documented in the Journal of Laws of Poland, including amendments to higher education law and regulations regarding employment compensation.

Mar 12 • 18:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mindset, Technology, and Infrastructure... How Changes Came to Assam Police, DGP Reveals

The DGP of Assam discusses significant changes in the Assam Police focusing on citizen-centric approaches, crime reduction, and improvements in law and order during a panel discussion.

Mar 12 • 14:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

How Orpo's Government Limitations Work for Labor Exploitation – Targeting Threshold Fees

The Orpo government in Finland is proposing changes to criminal law aimed at combating labor exploitation by introducing measures against underpayment and threshold fees.

Mar 12 • 13:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

We need fewer state employees, says Vesecká about changes to the service law

Vesecká advocates for reducing the number of state employees amid proposed changes to the service law in Czechia.

Mar 12 • 13:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland Cementing the Market for Regional Rail Transport

Legislative changes in Poland are raising concerns about the future of competition in regional rail transport.

Mar 12 • 13:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Slovak Office for the Fight Against Organized Crime Changes Leadership. The New Leader Will Be Vladimír Durec

The Slovak Office for the Fight Against Organized Crime has appointed Vladimír Durec as its new leader amid ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in the country.

Mar 12 • 07:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn

Campaigners warn that proposed law changes in the UK could make it easier for abusive men to avoid accountability for their actions, particularly in cases where their behavior leads women to suicide.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC

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