Germany and the EU have enacted significant asylum law reforms, introducing mandatory preliminary screening at external borders for asylum seekers from low-acceptance countries. The new 'Common European Asylum System' (CEAS) aims to speed up procedures, though experts question its effectiveness and the feasibility of deportations.
Italy's opposition parties are flooding the electoral law reform committee with nearly a thousand amendments, primarily aimed at reshaping the proposed changes. The majority plans only minor technical adjustments, leaving key issues like preferential voting and gender quotas for parliamentary debate.
Bavarian Kita law reform praised for reducing bureaucracy but criticized by providers for persistent underfunding. Concerns remain about quality, staffing ratios, and the inability to stabilize parent fees due to financial deficits.
One year after tightening bail laws following a fatal stabbing, the NT government claims success, citing falling crime rates and increased prison numbers. However, recent violent incidents and unrest in remote areas raise doubts about the reforms' effectiveness for vulnerable communities.
Italy's centre-right coalition has advanced its electoral law reform, the 'Bignami bis', by adopting it as a base text in a parliamentary committee. Opposition parties, including the Democratic Party, Five Star Movement, and others, have united in strong opposition, criticizing both the substance and the process, and are strategizing to block the reform.
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice proposed inheritance law amendments removing siblings' "special portion" (特留分) of inheritance. The bill aims to prioritize spouses and direct descendants, introduce a "special contribution" mechanism for heirs, and provide support for siblings who were financially dependent on the deceased.
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice proposed amendments to the Civil Code's inheritance provisions, notably removing the forced share for siblings. The reforms aim to better reflect modern family structures and include mechanisms for special contributions and discretionary inheritance.
Independent MP Zali Steggall confirmed openness to Teal independents forming their own political party, citing electoral funding law changes and a desire for "efficiencies" in working together. Liberal MP Tim Wilson dismissed the idea, calling it "about them achieving their own survival."
Italy's center-right majority plans to reform the electoral law by directly amending the base text in committee, aiming for a June vote. Key changes include raising the majority premium threshold and reducing the maximum number of seats, while excluding preferences. Opposition voices concerns about constitutionality.
Human rights activists rallied in Kanazawa on May 20th, urging for revisions to the criminal procedure law concerning retrials. They highlighted concerns about a government bill set for parliamentary debate, citing the "Fukui Incident" as an example of prolonged injustice and calling for legal reforms to aid victims of wrongful convictions.
Actors Samuel Koch, Kristina Vogel, and author Raúl Krauthausen submitted a petition to German Social Minister Bärbel Bas demanding stricter accessibility laws for private businesses. The proposed reform aims to improve life for 13 million people with disabilities but faces criticism for not going far enough.
Firearms reforms were swift and lasting after Port Arthur. But Bondi has proved a far more challenging political process for the federal government. So where are we at with the gun law reforms?
