Germany's Justice Ministers convened in Hamburg to discuss legal reforms, including stricter sexual offense laws, a "consent is key" model, and increased penalties for unauthorized card use. The federal government also pledged €210 million for judicial digitalization.
Victoria's Collingwood sobering centre, established less than four years ago after public intoxication was decriminalised, will close in mid-2027. The Department of Health stated that localised services will replace the centralised model, with dedicated Aboriginal services to continue.
Thailand amended Section 1567 of its Civil and Commercial Code in March 2025 to ban all corporal punishment in homes, schools and facilities, elevating previous ministerial regulations to legal code. However, Unicef data from June 2025 shows 54% of Thai children still experience violent discipline, while a 2020 survey found 60% of students were physically punished in schools—indicating minimal progress despite the ban and WHO warnings about harm to children's health and rights.
