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Overhaul of privacy laws recommended (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) A report on the nation's privacy laws recommends federal legislation for serious invasion of privacy, where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy.
City to make changes in zoning laws by reducing setback requirements (Gaffney Ledger) Gaffney City Council last week approved the first reading of changes to the city's zoning laws that could make doing business a little easier in some areas. The changes will reduce the front yard setback requirements in neighborhood commercial zoning districts and office commercial zoning districts from 40 feet to 25 feet.
Privacy laws to face 21st century makeover (News Interactive) PRIVACY laws have struggled to keep pace with the changing nature of technology according to the Australian Law Reform Commission.
Nigeria: One Voice - Governor Osunbor Calls for Maritime Laws Reform (AllAfrica.com) The Governor of Edo State, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor has identified flaws in the nation's maritime laws inimical to the development of the Niger Delta and has therefore called for their immediate review to bring them in line with modern realities.
Reforming the bail laws (Conservative Party) The Shadow Justice Secretary, Nick Herbert, has launched new plans to tighten the bail laws and ensure public safety is put first. Nick said, "The current system is not working - bail is too easily granted, frequently breached and improperly enforced."
ECK calls for reforms to petition laws. (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation) The Electoral Commission of Kenya has recommended reforms to laws governing election petitions to reduce the huge costs incurred in hearing and determining election disputes.
Nigeria: One Voice - Give Us True Federalism, Scrap Obnoxious Laws, Say Niger Delta Leaders (AllAfrica.com) Niger Delta leaders say their minimum demand for peace in the oil rich region is the enthronement of true federalism and abrogation of laws that infringe on their rights as a people.
British Police Say 24-Hour Drinking Laws Have Caused Damage (Join Together Online) Offenses ranging from excessive intoxication to violent behavior are on the rise in nearly every police jurisdiction in England and Wales since new laws allowed pubs and clubs to maintain long hours, the Sunday Telegraph reported Aug. 10.
Tories plan to tighten bail laws (BBC News) The Conservatives say they would make major changes to the laws on bail in England and Wales.
Consumer protection laws take effect Aug. 1 (Crookston Daily Times) New laws going into effect Aug. 1 will help consumers get what they pay for, according to Minnesota House Commerce and Labor Committee Chairman Joe Atkins. From new laws that keep concertgoers and sports fans from getting ripped off to new penalties against unscrupulous insurance companies that wrongly deny and delay policyholders' claims, Atkins said 2008 was a great year for Minnesota consumers.
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