Avainsana: legislation
European Health Union: Towards a reform of EU’s pharmaceutical legislation
On Tuesday, as part of its work to create a future-proof and crisis-resilient regulatory framework for the pharmaceutical sector, the Commission has published a public…
India: Loophole in plastic ban renders legislation toothless
India’s single-use plastic ban has evoked mixed reactions from environmental activists and experts. Amendments to existing plastic waste management legislation will see the…
California mandates recycled material in beverage bottles
California lawmakers approved legislation requiring beverage companies to use recycled plastic. If signed, the bill will usher in the first recycled-content law of its kind…
Australia seeks to ‘take responsibility for its waste’ with ‘landmark legislation’
The Australian Government has this week introduced ‘landmark’ legislation that seeks to see Australia ‘take responsibility for its waste’ and establish a national industry framework…
UK unveils its own Circular Economy Package
The UK has re-affirmed its commitment to recycling 65% of municipal waste by 2035 as it today (30 July) set out its approach to transposing…
German association welcomes EU plastic disposal “tax”
A Germany-based association known as Die Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has endorsed a European Union tax or fee on the “non-recycled plastic waste” disposed of by…
New French law allows doctors to break patient confidentiality to report domestic violence
French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill to protect victims of domestic violence. The law, passed last week by the National Assembly and by the…
Government to consider legislating over cigarette butt litter
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow (UK) has warned the tobacco industry to “step up” and play its part in tackling cigarette butt litter or the government…
China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong
China’s parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony’s way…
Rape conviction rates rise 75% in Sweden after change in the law
Rape conviction rates in Sweden have risen 75% in two years following a major change in the law, spurring calls on Monday for other countries…
In land of big data, China sets individual privacy rights
China is poised to enshrine individuals’ rights to privacy and personal data for the first time, a symbolic first step as more of the country…
Euro-MPs give green light to increased water reuse
With a view to preventing water shortages in the EU, Euro-MPs approved Wednesday the Water Reuse Regulation, which defines for the first time minimum requirements…
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit water pollution law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected arguments by President Donald Trump’s administration seeking to limit the reach of a landmark water pollution law in…
’Absolutely unacceptable’: MEP says Hungary’s COVID-19 law means democracy has been suspended
Hungary’s new emergency law to deal with the coronavirus crisis is the suspension of parliamentary democracy in the country, it’s been claimed. Spanish MEP Juan…
Rule of law under attack in southeast Europe
Several states in central and southeastern Europe are using the COVID-19 crisis to undermine the principles and institutions upholding the rule of law. First among…
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