World news about “Law” published by euronews.
EU reaction to French ‘genocide’ bill French President Nicolas Sarkozy has never hidden his hostility to Turkey joining the European Union, adding another layer of tension between the countries… 25/01/2012
France seeks to mend ties with Turkey over genocide law France has urged Turkey not to take tit-for-tat measures over a draft bill that makes it illegal to deny the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman… 24/01/2012
Revised immunity law angers Yemeni opposition Human rights groups and the opposition in Yemen have condemned a draft law granting immunity to outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The bill, which will… 20/01/2012
US shuts website amid copyright infringement claims US authorities have shut down the major file-sharing website Megaupload and its founders have been arrested, accused of copyright infringement. The site… 20/01/2012
White House joins criticism of US online piracy bill A day without access to some information exchange websites has been a major worry for millions of users around the world. Wikipedia was among many to have… 18/01/2012
EU launches legal action against Hungary Brussels has begun legal proceedings against Hungary which aim to force it to undo changes to its controversial new constitution. Hungarian Prime Minister… 17/01/2012
EU decision over legal action against Hungary due within days The European Commission will decide next week whether it is taking legal action against debt-ridden Hungary over its new constitution. Budapest wants laws… 13/01/2012
Turkish protest over French ‘genocide’ bill – nocomment A crowd gathered outside the French Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, to protest the controversial vote in Paris on whether to penalise those who deny a “genocide”… 23/12/2011
Sharia law and the Arab Spring More democracy is bringing more political Islam in the countries of the Arab Spring. The strong showing of Tunisia’s moderate Islamists in Sunday’s election… 26/10/2011
Libya ponders Sharia law The new Libya is considering how it will live by Islamic Sharia law, which includes some traditional practices which some countries consider inhumane. Many… 25/10/2011
Towards a new Common Agricultural Policy Roman, from Kalisz, in Poland, asks the EU Commissioner in charge of agriculture and rural development, Dacian Ciolos: “Will reform of the Common Agricultural… 14/10/2011
Exclusive: Woman defies Belgian Burka ban The life of Selema has changed drastically in the last few days. Since Saturday July 23, she began breaking the law after a ban on wearing the full Islamic… 26/07/2011
What is the role of the European Parliament? “I’m Julia from Alicante. If each member state has its own government, what’s the role of the European Parliament, and what’s the job of an MEP?” MEP Joseph… 01/07/2011
Facebook chat means jail for jurorIt was a first in legal history: a juror who contacted a defendant through Facebook, causing the collapse of a 6 million pound (6.8 million euros) drug trial… 16/06/2011
Russian students protest against education lawStudents take part in a picket to protest against the project of a new education law, proposed by Russian authorities, in front of the regional government… 11/04/2011
Paris G20 files in cyber attack The French finance ministry has confirmed it came under a cyber attack in December. The target was information related to its presidency of the G20 group of… 07/03/2011
Coach passengers rights to increase A new EU law on coach passengers’ rights will come into effect in 2013. The rules cover all long-distance scheduled passenger services, whether national or… 15/02/2011
Commission recomends British government to make assisted suicide legalA commission looking into assisted suicide in England and Wales has called on parliament to give doctors the right to help terminally ill people die. The… 05/01/2012
Controversial new Hungarian laws come into effectIt is a troubled start to 2012 for Hungary which is welcoming in the new year with a new constitution, and continued protests against it. Sweeping legislation… 02/01/2012
Another Hazare anti-corruption hunger strike in IndiaIndia’s parliament is considering changing the anti-corruption bill, but that does not go far enough according to activist Anna Hazare, who begins a three-day… 27/12/2011
Hungary’s Orban presses ahead with fiscal reformThe Hungarian parliament on Friday passed controversial fiscal reforms despite pleas from the EU and IMF for the country’s centre-right government to postpone… 24/12/2011
Success for Obama over US payroll taxThere has been a Christmas boost for US President Barack Obama’s bid for re-election in 2012 after he signed a law extending a payroll tax cut by two months… 24/12/2011
Turkey signs anti-female violence billIn an historic move Turkey has become the first country to ratify a Council of Europe agreement to prevent violence against women. The convention, the first… 25/11/2011
Attenborough discovery solves 130-year murder mysteryA 130-year-old murder mystery was finally solved on Tuesday, when English TV presenter David Attenborough made an interesting discovery at the bottom of his… 06/07/2011
Back in the Day: the madness of the man who shot ReaganJune 21 1982: John Hinckley Jr, who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan a year earlier is found not guilty of the crime by reason of insanity… 20/06/2011
The chat that landed a juror in jailThe following are extracts from the Facebook chat between juror Joanna Fraill and defendant Jamie Sewart: Fraill: “jamie nice one hun hope u both sort… 16/06/2011
Back in the Day: Magna Carta and the early days of lawJune 15, 1215. King John of England puts his royal seal to the Magna Carta at Runnymede, an early step in the process to the rule of constitutional law in the… 14/06/2011
French TV and radio hit with social media banFrench television and radio programmes have been banned from mentioning social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter except for news purposes. … 07/06/2011
UK minister under fire for rape commentsThere are calls for Britain’s Justice Minister to be sacked after controversial comments he made on cases of rape. Speaking on BBC radio on Wednesday… 18/05/2011
Five years prison for Nazi Holocaust helperA 91-year-old man has been found guilty of helping to kill thousands of Jews in the Sobibor Nazi concentration camp during World War II. John Demjanjuk, who… 12/05/2011
Jail for footballer’s stalkerA woman who stalked Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand and his family has been handed a 10-week prison sentence. 38-year old Sussane Ibru from south… 09/05/2011
Frankfurt stages a silent protest danceIn the German city of Frankfurt the main square was filled with dancers on Friday but not a note of music could be heard. The, ‘silent’ dancers were… 22/04/2011
Avoid hungry judges, Israeli study saysCall yourself unlucky if your parole judge is peckish. A new study finds that judges are most lenient early in the morning or right after a break, like… 13/04/2011
US closer to recognising gay marriagesFor 15 years, a law in the United States defined marriage to be between a man and a woman. But in a policy shift, the government has announced that it will no… 24/02/2011
Egypt’s army sets time-frame for reformEgypt’s army has said the country’s constitution will be amended in 10 days. The ruling military council – which assumed power last week after the fall of… 15/02/2011
UK parliament defies Europe on prison votesBritain’s parliament has backed a motion to refuse prisoners the right to vote, putting the government on a potential collision course with the European Court… 10/02/2011
Chavez to rule Venezuela by decreeThe Venezuelan Assembly has handed President Hugo Chavez decree powers until mid-2012, effectively cutting the opposition out of the legislative… 18/12/2010
WikiLeaks founder refused bail by UK courtThe founder of the WikiLeaks website, Julian Assange, has been remanded in custody by magistrates in London. He was driven away from court after a hearing… 07/12/2010
Russia’s Medvedev vetoes protest restrictionsRussian leader Dmitry Medvedev has overturned a proposed law that would have imposed new restrictions on street protests. The 31st of each month has become… 06/11/2010
Israeli govt backs “loyalty to Jewish state” lawIsraeli demonstrators have been voicing their anger over plans to change the country’s citizenship laws. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet has… 10/10/2010
Smoking Greeks find life’s a dragGreek smokers are getting used to being confined to the great outdoors following a ban on lighting up in public buildings. Europe’s heaviest smokers, Greeks… 01/09/2010
Greece tries again on smoking banGreece is trying once again to enforce a smoking ban. The last of several attempts came last year but went largely ignored by Europe’s most… 01/09/2010
Kenya ratifies constitutionKenya has adopted a new constitution supporters say marks the rebirth of the country. It aims to bring about significant political change including greater… 27/08/2010
Europetition: a way to influence decision-makersEuropetition is a new way for people to have a greater say in how the European Union develops its policies. What exactly is it and how does it work? 09/08/2010
Arizona immigration law faces long legal battleMembers of the Hispanic community celebrated in front of the Arizona state capitol building after a judge blocked key parts of a law cracking-down on illegal… 29/07/2010
Spain’s raging debate over bullfightingDeep rooted in Spain but also practised in Portugal, parts of France and Latin America, bullfighting’s origins can be traced back as far as the 8th century… 28/07/2010
Spanish region says adios to bullfightingIn a controversial move, Spain’s Catalonia region has voted to outlaw bullfighting. It is only the second region in the country to do so, following in the… 28/07/2010
Key figures held in Bettencourt probeFour people associated with French L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt have been detained for questioning by police over alleged tax evasion and money… 15/07/2010
French burqa ban widely supportedWhile many French politicians criticise the details of a bill banning the full Islamic veil, the idea behind it enjoys wide cross-party support. By… 14/07/2010
EU banning illegal timber in 2012Illegal wood will be banned in the European Union under an agreement being put to a vote in the Parliament this week. The aim is to stop the destruction of… 06/07/2010
French MPs to debate Muslim veil banFrench MPs are due to begin debating whether to ban women wearing full Muslim veils in public. The outcome is not in doubt as most opposition Socialists… 06/07/2010
New law easing abortion takes effect in SpainA controversial new abortion law comes into effect in Spain today, allowing women to terminate pregnancies more easily. Abortion on demand becomes possible… 05/07/2010
Know what you are eatingThe European Parliament wants to standardise the labels on packaged food sold in Europe, as well as make them easier to understand. What can shoppers expect… 28/06/2010
Spanish parliament to vote on key labour reformsSpain’s parliament is expected to ratify labour reforms later today, a key part of the government’s plans to get the country back on the road to economic… 21/06/2010
Italy to pass controversial wiretapping lawItaly’s government is to present a controversial law today that establishes new rules on the use of wiretaps by investigators. Critics have branded the… 10/06/2010
Controversial Hungarian citizenship law passedA controversial new law on citizenship has been passed in Hungary, despite concern voiced in neighbouring countries. It will now be easier for more than two… 26/05/2010
New EU rules on organ transplantsRaising hopes for the some 60,000 Europeans waiting for an organ transplant, the EU has introduced new legislation on donations. How does this affect organ… 24/05/2010
EU tightening laws against animal testingMonkeys will still be at our mercy but chimpanzees and gorrillas will soon have legal protection in Europe against being used in biological experiments. … 11/05/2010
Portugal’s top court gives gay marriage green lightThere is something to celebrate for gay couples in Portugal. Having won parliament’s backing for same-sex marriage, the Constitutional Court has now given… 09/04/2010
Organ donation law aims to save livesA new European Union law on organ transplants is nearing approval. It will be accompanied by an action plan to increase organ donations throughout the … 24/03/2010
Legal action urged over fake EU passportsAs pressure piles on Israel, demands are being made for firm legal action to be taken in this case. Speaking to euronews, one Brussels-based academic stressed… 22/02/2010
Portugal passes gay marriage lawPortugal has become the latest country to legalise gay marriage. A law was passed by parliament today on its first reading, however proposals to allow… 08/01/2010
US Senate approves Obama’s healthcare plansThe US Senate has approved President Barack Obama’s historic healthcare reforms, helping the proposals clear a major hurdle en route to becoming… 24/12/2009
Big boost for Obama’s healthcare reform plansWintry weather may have engulfed Washington DC but political developments there are enough to warm the heart of the US President. Barack Obama’s healthcare… 20/12/2009
Cross-border inheritance rules shake upThe news of a generous inheritance from a family member can sometimes be more like a poisoned gift when all the paperwork that needs to be filled out reveals… 26/10/2009
Assisted suicide law in England “clarified”Multiple Sclerosis sufferer and campaigner, Debbie Purdy has welcomed the publication of new guidance on the law relating to assisted suicide in England and… 24/09/2009
Belgium brings in new immigration lawA law aimed at giving illegal immigrants resident status in Belgium came into effect yesterday, but it failed to produce the vast numbers expected at the… 16/09/2009
UK assisted suicide law to be clarifiedMultiple sclerosis patient Debbie Purdy has won her battle to have the UK’s law on assisted suicide clarified. The House of Lords – Britain’s highest court –… 31/07/2009
Free movement within the EUFree movement between EU member countries is one of the key parts of European law, and Brussels has published guidelines to help individual states correctly… 14/07/2009
Italian Senate approves immigration crackdownTough new laws against illegal immigration are set to come into force after being approved by the Italian senate. Among the controversial measures are… 02/07/2009
Russia says “nyet” to casinosThe curtain has finally fallen on almost all gambling casinos and gaming halls in Russia. The Russian capital has more than 500 places where you can gamble… 01/07/2009
US clamps down on tobacco companiesTighter control over the US tobacco industry has been approved by Congress. A landmark bill that places cigarettes under the control of the Food and Drug… 13/06/2009
Spanish government moves to legalise abortionThe Spanish government has announced plans to legalise abortion in the country. The current law, dating from 1985 only allows terminations in very limited… 14/05/2009
Angry reactions in Italy to anti-immigration voteThere have been angry scenes in Italy after deputies voted in controversial anti-immigration legislation. The new law would mean a 10.000 euro fine for… 14/05/2009
France to punish illegal downloadersThe French Senate is today due to vote into law a new bill cracking down on internet piracy, but which goes against EU law on the matter. France’s “Hadopi”… 13/05/2009
Italy’s tough new law on immigration causes protestsToday the Italian parliament votes on the immigration package in its new security legislation. Both have been much criticised by the opposition, with Italy’s… 13/05/2009
Pakistan adopts sharia law dealIn a bid to halt violence, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has signed a bill imposing strict Islamic law in the north west of the country. The… 14/04/2009
Europe’s actors call for equal rightsActors across Europe are demanding equal rights with musicians to protect their intellectual property ahead of an EU vote. The European parliament is… 03/03/2009
Italy and Romania row over anti-rape lawNew measures against a wave of sex attacks in Italy, which have been blamed on immigrants, appear to be straining relations between Rome and Bucharest… 20/02/2009
Britain introduces legislation to protect victims of forced marriagesLaws to prevent forced marriages and protect those already in them have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Anyone convicted of trying… 25/11/2008
