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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Aleknavičienė: I think the proposed amendments to the LRT Law are certainly better at this time

Minister V. Aleknavičienė expressed that the current proposed amendments to the LRT Law are an improvement, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of various specialists.

Feb 26 • 06:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Remote trials not only at the request of the prosecutor. The bill is nearing completion

Poland is considering amendments to legal procedures that would expand the possibility of remote participation in criminal trials, currently limited mainly to prosecutors and specific cases.

Feb 26 • 03:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Debate on Amendment to the Crime of Distortion of Law... Decision Made by Raise of Hands in Party Assembly

The Democratic Party of Korea debated amendments to a bill regarding the distortion of law, leading to a decision through a hand vote amid concerns over potential unconstitutional implications.

Feb 25 • 13:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Constitutional Court aims to make itself more accessible to socially disadvantaged individuals

Proposed amendments will allow state-funded legal assistance in constitutional court proceedings to be accessed at the stage of preparing constitutional complaints, making the court more accessible to socially disadvantaged people.

Feb 19 • 11:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Making Access to the Constitutional Court More Accessible for Socially Vulnerable Groups

Proposed amendments aim to ensure that state-provided legal assistance in constitutional court processes is available at the initial stages of complaint preparation, enhancing accessibility for socially vulnerable individuals.

Feb 19 • 11:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New Crime for Parliamentary Vote: Possession of Such Images May Lead to Conviction in the Future

Finland's Parliamentary Legal Committee unanimously supports proposed amendments to the criminal code targeting the possession of violent and child sexual abuse images.

Feb 19 • 07:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Allowing evidence from phone taps in investigations - amendments to the law being prepared in the Saeima

Latvia's Saeima is preparing legal amendments to permit the use of evidence obtained from phone taps in investigations, which has raised concerns over privacy and ethical implications.

Feb 17 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Delegates Want to Change the Law to Request the Suspicions of Authorities and Cite the Master Case

Federal Police delegates in Brazil are seeking legal amendments to allow them to request the disqualification of authorities involved in a high-profile case.

Feb 13 • 21:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Amendments to the Road Usage Fee Law Will Soon Come into Force. What Should Be Taken Into Account?

Amendments to Latvia's Road Usage Fee Law will take effect on March 1, detailing changes in rates and the scope of applicable roads.

Feb 13 • 09:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposed Amendments to the Penal Code Favorable to a Doctor Awaiting Sentencing for Drug Handling

Proposed amendments to Lithuania's Penal Code could lead to a more lenient sentence for biomedicine doctorate Ada Darinskas, who has connections to a well-known figure in the local business community, as stated by a legal committee official.

Feb 12 • 06:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Saeima Committee Opposes Amendments to Criminalize Cartels

The Saeima Legal Committee in Latvia has rejected proposed amendments aimed at making individuals liable for cartel participation in public procurement.

Feb 11 • 14:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Human Rights Watch criticizes European legal amendments that threaten the right to seek asylum

Human Rights Watch has condemned European Parliament votes on new asylum rules, arguing they jeopardize the right to seek asylum in the EU.

Feb 11 • 11:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Controversy Over Exclusive Coverage of Winter Olympics’ at the National Assembly… Broadcasting Committee Chairman Expresses Regret Over Viewing Rights Restrictions

The chairman of the Broadcasting and Communications Committee expressed regret over the limitation of citizens' viewing rights regarding JTBC's exclusive coverage of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, indicating plans for legal amendments to prevent national dissatisfaction from occurring.

Feb 10 • 07:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

How the state can take over your property

Proposed amendments to Finland's existing expropriation law would allow the government to seize properties in urgent situations without voluntary negotiations.

Feb 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The trade union calls to reject amendments that would weaken employee protection

The Latvian trade union LAKRS is urging the Saeima to reject amendments to the Labor Law that they believe would significantly undermine employee legal protections.

Feb 7 • 10:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The party led by the Prime Minister of Poland wants to introduce penalties for desecrating the European Union flag

The political party representing the Polish Prime Minister aims to establish legal protections for the EU flag, reviving a legislative initiative similar to one proposed in 2019 by a now-defunct party, with minor amendments.

Feb 6 • 11:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Early Morning Deliveries from Large Supermarkets: Will They Open the Floodgates?

The government and ruling party are discussing legal amendments to allow early morning deliveries from large supermarkets, aiming to address concerns over the dominance of online platforms like Coupang, despite potential backlash from small businesses.

Feb 5 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Regarding security, doubts even from La Russa then the government's approval for corrections from the Quirinal

The Italian government, facing doubts about restrictive security laws, eventually approves amendments following discussions between President Sergio Mattarella and other officials.

Feb 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

President's Legal Advisor: The Church Law is Now Formulated More Precisely

The Supreme Court is considering the President's request to declare amendments to the Church and Congregations Law unconstitutional, as the President believes it disproportionately restricts freedom of association and religion.

Feb 3 • 16:38 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
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Paramedics consider government plans for protecting rescue workers to be 'not very effective'

The German professional association for emergency services doubts the effectiveness of government plans aimed at protecting rescue workers, questioning the proposed legal amendments intended to increase penalties for assaults on them.

Jan 2 • 01:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Government sources on the potential sale of F-35s to Turkey: Two legal obstacles prohibit the sale of defense material to Turkey

Government sources indicate that two legal barriers, primarily related to the S-400 sanctions and required amendments in U.S. legislation with Congressional cooperation, obstruct the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.

Dec 30 • 20:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Abolition of Discriminatory Provisions of the Personal Assistance Law: Piletić Explained What Follows

The government passed amendments to the Personal Assistance Law, following a Constitutional Court decision that abolished discriminatory provisions, ensuring children under 18 will receive personal assistance services.

Dec 30 • 13:00 UTC

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