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Elections - Romania's Constitutional Court, in a ruling delivered on January 25, 2012, held as unconstitutional a new law that permits local and parliamentary elections to be held at the same time. (Maureen Cosgrove, Romania Constitutional Court... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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Government ethics - On January 16, 2012, the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a contempt notice to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, requiring him to appear before the Court on January 19, 2012. The Notice... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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Courts - On January 12, 2012, another criminal attack occurred against Brazil's judiciary, the third to date in the new year, leaving two people wounded. The incident took place in the city of Rio Claro, in the State... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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International cultural relations - On December 15, 2011, in response to a request made by Libyan authorities, the European Union adopted a package of assistance for Libya, in an effort to assist civil society and facilitate the stabilization process in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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Criminal law and procedure - In January 2011, a 19-year old man was killed in a traffic accident that was caused by a United States civilian employed by the U.S. military stationed in Okinawa. The civilian employee was on his way... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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Tobacco and smoking - It was reported on November 28, 2011, that the Legislative Council of the Province of Bali endorsed harsh punishments for persons caught smoking in non-smoking areas. If approved by the Minister of Home Affairs, the provincial... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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Taxation - On November 14, 2011, the Knesset (Israel's parliament) passed an amendment to the Broadcasting Authority Law, 5725-1965 (as amended). The Law imposes an obligation to pay an annual fee for possession of a television.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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Budget - On November 7, 2011, the French Council of Ministers announced new austerity measures aimed at further reducing the public debt and achieving financial balance by 2016. The government hopes to save 17.4 billion (about US$23.5 billion)... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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Criminal law and procedure - As of July 1, 2012, jury trials will commence throughout Georgia, making it the first nation in the South Caucasus to implement a jury trial system nationwide. (Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Georgia,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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The Fletcher School to Host The BBC World Service Radio and Women2Women – a Program of Empower Peace
On Thursday, July 28, The Fletcher School at Tufts University will present “World Have Your Say” (WHYS). WHYS is a global conversation hosted by BBC News. This event will feature “Women2Women” a program of Empower Peace, and will be broadcast live by BBC World Service Radio from Fletcher’s ASEAN Auditorium, from 1-3 pm. In addition [...]
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