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The UK government plans to introduce a new law making spiking a specific criminal offence in the upcoming King's Speech, aiming to help police better respond to incidents. This move is part of a broader legislative programme that includes over 35 bills, focusing on economic growth and public safety measures like Martyn's Law for terror attack prevention.
Two law enforcement agencies in Minnesota, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office and Moorhead Police Department, have halted their School Resource Officer (SRO) programs due to concerns over a new law that restricts the types of restraints SROs are allowed to use. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office cited significant risks, liabilities, and uncertainties created by the law as the reason for ending its SRO program in five schools. The Moorhead Police Department clarified that its decision was not related to the portion of the law prohibiting certain restraints but rather concerns over SROs intervening in physical altercations. Law enforcement officials have raised concerns about the law and are seeking clarification from the governor.
A 3-year-old child driving a golf cart in Florida struck and killed a 7-year-old child in a tragic accident. The incident prompted the passage of a new state law requiring anyone under 18 to have a permit or driver's license to operate a golf cart. The law goes into effect on October 1. This incident highlights the importance of traffic safety and the risks associated with minors driving golf carts, as over 6,500 children are injured by golf carts annually in the United States.
U.S. officials have warned that a new Chinese law poses increased risks for American firms operating in China. The law, which took effect on January 1, grants the Chinese government broad powers to counter foreign sanctions and allows it to impose countermeasures on foreign entities. American companies fear that this law could be used to target them and potentially disrupt their operations in China, leading to concerns about intellectual property theft and forced technology transfers. The U.S. government is urging American businesses to reassess their operations in China and consider the potential risks associated with the new law.
Michigan State Police are cracking down on distracted driving with a new law that specifically prohibits watching videos and texting while driving. The law aims to reduce traffic crashes and deaths caused by distracted driving. Exceptions include using the phone for emergency situations. Police urge drivers to keep their phones out of their hands to avoid being pulled over.