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Canada government introduces draft online harms legislation

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Canada’s government on Monday proposed draft legislation, known as Bill C-63 , which aims to combat online hate and promote online safety through the enactment of the Online Harms Act. The post Canada government introduces draft online harms legislation appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Ukraine returns draft law on new mobilization rules to government for revision

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A Ukrainian draft law tightening the rules of mobilization, military registration and military service in Ukraine has been returned to the government for revision, head of the parliamentary faction David Arakhamia said on Thursday. Draft law No. On Thursday, it became known that the draft was returned for revision.

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India government releases draft bill of country’s first mediation law

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India’s Ministry of Law and Justice released Friday the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 , inviting comments and suggestions from all stakeholders. As of date, in the absence of a separate statute, Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code , as well as the rules framed by several high courts under that section, govern mediation in India.

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Austria government submits draft law legalizing assisted dying

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The Austrian federal chancellery on Saturday sent a draft law to parliament to legalize assisted death for seriously ill adults. The draft law follows the decision last December by the Constitutional Court of Austria that found the ban on assisted death to be unconstitutional.

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India releases draft press registration rules, authorizing faceless audits and inspections

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The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday released the draft Press and Registration of Periodicals Rules, 2024, for a 30-day consultation period until February 4. It also had strict provisions for minor violations, allowing the colonial British Government to curb freedom of press.

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India government introduces draft bill to regulate broadcasting and digital media

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India’s government on Friday invited feedback and comments on the Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, which was introduced on the same day to modernize the regulatory framework for broadcasting services, including Over-the-Top(OTT) content.

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China releases draft regulations requiring data protection audits for certain companies

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The Chinese government released proposed regulations that would require certain data processors to undergo annual or biennial audits on Thursday. The regulations also extend to framework compliance and access to internal data by government-approved “professional auditors.” These regulations were made pursuant to the PIPL.

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