Thorne calls out ‘biases’ in Bill

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has called for the removal of harmful stereotypes embedded within legislation, noting that certain clauses, such as Clause 10, reinforced prejudices and outdated biases. During the debate on the Sustainable Fisheries Management Bill, 2024 in the House of Assembly on Friday, he described the legislation as “punitive, laden with value judgments and inconsistent […] The post Thorne calls out ‘biases’ in Bill appeared first on nationnews.com.

Lawmakers bat to retain controversial gag clause in IC law

jamaica-gleaner.com - 06/Feb 14:05

Despite a raft of recommendations from civil society groups, the Financial Investigation Division (FID), and the Integrity Commission (IC) for a...

Cabinet approves bill to modernise adoption process

cyprus-mail.com - 05/Feb 14:57

A bill to regulate adoption was approved by the ministerial cabinet on Wednesday, aiming to modernise outdated procedures and safeguard the best...

Quinte West supports legislation calling on more municipal accountability

inquinte.ca - 06/Feb 00:36

A piece of legislation calling for a bigger crackdown on violations of municipal codes of conduct is being supported by Quinte West Councillors. The...

Outdated drug laws hamper narcotics fight – Govt

barbadostoday.bb - 30/Jan 12:15

Antiquated drug legislation is severely undermining the nation’s ability to combat the illicit drug trade, officials revealed on Wednesday. The...

‘Outdated’: Nurse calls for end to foreign exchange fee

barbadostoday.bb - 07/Feb 13:45

Independent Senator Lindell Nurse has urged the government to eliminate the 2.5 per cent foreign exchange fee, arguing that the economic conditions...

Opposition demands transparency in government spending

barbadostoday.bb - 08/Feb 13:45

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has called for greater transparency in public spending, highlighting concerns over fiscal accountability amid ongoing...

Hawley Introduces Bill To Allow Lawsuits Against Doctors Who Perform Trans Procedures On Kids

dailywire.com - 29/Jan 13:19

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced a bill Wednesday to allow children harmed by transgender procedures to sue the doctors and hospitals that carried...

Abdulah: PNM, UNC not serious on campaign finance reform

newsday.co.tt - 01/Feb 14:26

MOVEMENT for Social Justice (MSJ) political leader David Abdulah says the PNM and UNC are not serious about implementing campaign finance reform...

BCCI New Contract Clause : BCCI Plans New Contract Clause to Stop Players Opting Out

technosports.co.in - 31/Jan 02:30

BCCI New Contract Clause : BCCI Plans New Contract Clause to Stop Players Opting Out : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly...

DCEO, Ombudsman fight for autonomy

thepost.co.ls - 27/Jan 12:44

MASERU THE Ombudsman and the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) have appealed to the Senate’s Law Committee after two critical...

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