Consumer group CHOICE warns dangerous products, including banned items, are reaching Australian homes via online retail giants like Amazon and Temu due to legal loopholes that shift responsibility. The group urges the government to introduce a general safety provision.
Smart glasses with hidden cameras are fueling privacy concerns in Germany, as a legal loophole allows secret filming without criminal charges. A UEFA ban on a Czech coach for covertly filming female players highlights the issue.
Legal experts in Hong Kong are calling for a statutory definition of consent in sexual offence laws, arguing current interpretations rely on 'common sense' creating legal loopholes. The Law Reform Commission's 2019 report proposed defining consent as voluntary and given by a person with capacity, excluding consent obtained through violence, coercion or intimidation. A public consultation is expected soon, with new legislation targeted before the end of 2027.
Reps. Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert introduced the Surveillance Accountability Act, targeting legal loopholes that allow warrantless access to Americans' data.
