All articles tagged with #legal changes
Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir has consolidated unprecedented power through a new position as the chief of all defense forces, centralizing military authority more than any since Musharraf's era, amid sweeping legal changes that strengthen military influence in the country.
A Welsh mother expresses her surprise that smacking was ever legal in Wales, where a ban introduced in 2022 has led to minimal prosecutions and a shift towards positive parenting, with support from child protection advocates. Despite some criticism about resource use, the law is seen as a positive step in protecting children's rights, with calls for similar legislation in England and Northern Ireland.
A Reddit thread asked users to share things that were once legal but are now illegal, revealing a range of practices that have changed over time. Examples include buying dynamite at hardware stores, using cigarette vending machines without age restrictions, sending kids to buy cigarettes, smoking at school, and the presence of lead paint and asbestos in housing. Other responses mentioned outdated practices such as dosing babies with OTC Laudanum, having rifle clubs in schools, riding in the back of pickup trucks, not wearing seatbelts, leaving kids unattended in cars, and the prevalence of cocaine. The thread also highlighted the historical acceptance of child labor and pollution, as well as the absence of immigration controls.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been released from the hospital after a heart procedure, but now faces a national crisis as parliament prepares to vote on a major piece of legislation to overhaul the country's justice system. The proposed changes, driven by a coalition of ultranationalist and ultra-religious parties, have divided Israel and sparked widespread opposition. Protesters have blocked roads and businesses have closed in protest. Efforts to find a compromise are underway, but it remains uncertain whether an agreement will be reached before the final vote. The situation is being closely watched by the United States, with President Biden warning against pushing ahead with the divisive legal changes.