Three months after Australia's law restricting social media for under-16s, a survey shows parents noting positive behavioral shifts like more in-person interaction, but also negative impacts like a shift to other platforms. The law's effectiveness hinges on age-assurance processes, with ongoing evaluations planned.
Labour MP Lauren Edwards will use her private member's bill to reintroduce the assisted dying legislation to the Commons after it was blocked by the House of Lords. The move aims to give supporters a chance to use the Parliament Act to bypass the Lords if it is blocked again, ensuring a final decision on end-of-life choice.
Labour MP Lauren Edwards will use her private member's bill to bring the assisted dying bill back to the Commons after it was blocked by the House of Lords. The move aims to give Parliament another chance to decide on the issue, potentially using the Parliament Acts to bypass the Lords if necessary.
Tariffs, once a dominant business concern, are now a "non-issue" for most companies. Despite new proposed tariffs related to forced labor, businesses are focused on economic growth, AI, and worker retention, expecting any new tariffs to be challenged and overturned.
Colombia has become the first Latin American country to unanimously pass legislation prohibiting female genital mutilation (FGM). The bill, championed by Indigenous leaders and politicians, now awaits presidential approval and focuses on awareness and education rather than punishment.
Western Australia is introducing legislation to establish a nine-person Judicial Commission to investigate complaints against judges and magistrates, including bullying, harassment, and inappropriate comments. The independent body aims to enhance transparency and confidence in the judicial system, aligning WA with other states.
Common law jurisdictions, including the US and UK, recognize that national security risk assessments are within the executive branch's exclusive competence, not the courts', due to the need for sensitive intelligence and predictive judgments.
The Albanese government's proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to cut spending and reduce participant numbers have drawn heavy criticism from advocates and people with disabilities during a Senate inquiry. Shadow NDIS minister Melissa McIntosh also discussed concerns about the legislation.
Donald Trump announced Jay Clayton as his nominee for Director of National Intelligence, pending Senate confirmation. This move follows a Democratic threat to let surveillance legislation expire, prompting Trump's backing down from a previous pick.
Hong Kong officials stated that new legislation allowing certain criminal cases to be handled under national security procedures will be used rarely. The regulation empowers the chief executive to classify offenses as endangering national security, leading to stricter procedures like longer detention and tougher bail conditions.
Portuguese President António José Seguro vetoed a bill that would ban ideological, partisan, or associative flags on public buildings. The proposal, approved by center-right and far-right parties, now returns to parliament.
The Metropolitan Police is urging tech firms, including Apple, to implement measures that make stolen phones harder to reuse and less profitable for criminals. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is seeking legislation to enforce data sharing on stolen devices and render them unusable, aiming to reduce theft rates.
Canada's government has introduced legislation to ban social media for children under 16 unless platforms prove they are safe. A digital safety commission will be created to oversee the new rules.
Canada's Culture Minister introduced the Digital Safety Act, proposing to ban social media accounts for children under 16 and requiring AI chatbots to limit harmful content. Companies must demonstrate safeguards or face fines.
Roblox is accessible again in Russia after the company met legal requirements for user safety and child protection, according to the Russian Ministry of Digital Development. Access was previously restricted in December 2025.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law allowing the arrest of property, bank deposits, and accounts of citizens residing abroad who commit crimes against Russia's interests, including discrediting the armed forces or inciting hatred.
Delaware lawmakers have advanced House Bill 441, a proposed ban on all cryptocurrency kiosks within the state. Sponsors cite consumer protection against predatory practices and fraud, particularly targeting vulnerable populations and elders, as the primary motivation for the legislation.
Hong Kong's government has proposed subsidiary legislation to clarify what constitutes national security cases, introducing a certification mechanism by the Chief Executive to classify such cases, affecting trial procedures.
Rep. Chip Roy (R) proposes legislation to reform the H-1B visa program, citing bipartisan culpability in its abuse, particularly in suppressing wages and overlooking American STEM graduates, with measures including merit-based selection and prohibitions on hiring after layoffs.
A Chagossian delegation in the UK calls for stalled legislation to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing human rights and adherence to international law, after the UK's claim was deemed unlawful by the ICJ in 2019.
India's RERA, enacted in 2016, aims to bring transparency and accountability to the real estate sector, protecting homebuyers' interests through mandatory project registrations, disclosure requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.
The House of Representatives has approved a bill to provide $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid to Ukraine and impose sanctions on key sectors of the Russian economy.
Senate Republicans narrowly defeated a Democratic attempt to block Donald Trump's proposed $1.8bn fund for allies. The amendment failed 49-50, with three Republicans joining Democrats. The fund, intended for those connected to the January 6 insurrection, has caused internal party division.
The Senate is set to vote on a $70 billion bill to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol for three years. Democrats are protesting, seeking policy changes and attempting to block a controversial settlement fund for allies of President Trump.
