http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?home The Global Legal Monitor is an online publication from the Law Library of Congress covering legal news and developments worldwide. It is updated frequently and draws on information from the Global Legal Information Network, official national legal publications, and reliable press sources. You can search previous news by searching the archive. en-us http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402560_text Pensions and retirement - On March 1, 2011, the 193-member unicameral Malawi Parliament adopted Pension Bill No. 14 of 2010, which seeks to establish a mandatory pension system. (Dickson Kashoti andamp; Suzgo Khunga, House Passes Pension Bill, BNL TIMES... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402560_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402501_text Freedom of the press - On March 1, 2011, the 193-member unicameral Malawi Parliament adopted Pension Bill No. 14 of 2010, which seeks to establish a mandatory pension system. (Dickson Kashoti andamp; Suzgo Khunga, House Passes Pension Bill, BNL TIMES It was reported on January 27, 2011, that President Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi signed into law the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2009, which, among other things, confers on the Minister of Information unfettered power to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402501_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402019_text Human rights - On March 1, 2011, the 193-member unicameral Malawi Parliament adopted Pension Bill No. 14 of 2010, which seeks to establish a mandatory pension system. (Dickson Kashoti andamp; Suzgo Khunga, House Passes Pension Bill, BNL TIMES It was reported on January 27, 2011, that President Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi signed into law the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2009, which, among other things, confers on the Minister of Information unfettered power to On May 29, 2010, Malawi's President, Bingu wa Mutharika, announced a pardon for Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who had been sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment earlier in May. Their conviction as a gay couple... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402019_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401723_text Right of privacy - On March 1, 2011, the 193-member unicameral Malawi Parliament adopted Pension Bill No. 14 of 2010, which seeks to establish a mandatory pension system. (Dickson Kashoti andamp; Suzgo Khunga, House Passes Pension Bill, BNL TIMES It was reported on January 27, 2011, that President Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi signed into law the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2009, which, among other things, confers on the Minister of Information unfettered power to On May 29, 2010, Malawi's President, Bingu wa Mutharika, announced a pardon for Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who had been sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment earlier in May. Their conviction as a gay couple On December 2, 2008, the Malawi National Assembly passed a police bill that empowers the police to conduct searches without warrants, as long as they make a "recording of the exercise." (MISA, Malawi Communiqu;: Parliament Passes... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401723_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401535_text Family - On March 1, 2011, the 193-member unicameral Malawi Parliament adopted Pension Bill No. 14 of 2010, which seeks to establish a mandatory pension system. (Dickson Kashoti andamp; Suzgo Khunga, House Passes Pension Bill, BNL TIMES It was reported on January 27, 2011, that President Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi signed into law the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2009, which, among other things, confers on the Minister of Information unfettered power to On May 29, 2010, Malawi's President, Bingu wa Mutharika, announced a pardon for Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who had been sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment earlier in May. Their conviction as a gay couple On December 2, 2008, the Malawi National Assembly passed a police bill that empowers the police to conduct searches without warrants, as long as they make a "recording of the exercise." (MISA, Malawi Communiqu;: Parliament Passes It was reported on August 11, 2009, that the Malawi Parliament had passed into law a constitutional amendment bill upping the minimum marriageable age (with parental consent) from 15 to 16. (Chidyamakanda Law' Oppression for Malawi... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401535_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401268_text Abortion - On March 1, 2011, the 193-member unicameral Malawi Parliament adopted Pension Bill No. 14 of 2010, which seeks to establish a mandatory pension system. (Dickson Kashoti andamp; Suzgo Khunga, House Passes Pension Bill, BNL TIMES It was reported on January 27, 2011, that President Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi signed into law the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2009, which, among other things, confers on the Minister of Information unfettered power to On May 29, 2010, Malawi's President, Bingu wa Mutharika, announced a pardon for Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who had been sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment earlier in May. Their conviction as a gay couple On December 2, 2008, the Malawi National Assembly passed a police bill that empowers the police to conduct searches without warrants, as long as they make a "recording of the exercise." (MISA, Malawi Communiqu;: Parliament Passes It was reported on August 11, 2009, that the Malawi Parliament had passed into law a constitutional amendment bill upping the minimum marriageable age (with parental consent) from 15 to 16. (Chidyamakanda Law' Oppression for Malawi It was reported on April 29, 2009, that Women in Law in Southern Africa-Malawi (WILSA-Malawi), a women's rights group in Malawi, is bringing a legal action against the Malawian government for prohibiting women from access to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401268_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540805_text Freedom of the press - On March 1, 2011, the 193-member unicameral Malawi Parliament adopted Pension Bill No. 14 of 2010, which seeks to establish a mandatory pension system. (Dickson Kashoti andamp; Suzgo Khunga, House Passes Pension Bill, BNL TIMES It was reported on January 27, 2011, that President Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi signed into law the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2009, which, among other things, confers on the Minister of Information unfettered power to On May 29, 2010, Malawi's President, Bingu wa Mutharika, announced a pardon for Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who had been sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment earlier in May. Their conviction as a gay couple On December 2, 2008, the Malawi National Assembly passed a police bill that empowers the police to conduct searches without warrants, as long as they make a "recording of the exercise." (MISA, Malawi Communiqu;: Parliament Passes It was reported on August 11, 2009, that the Malawi Parliament had passed into law a constitutional amendment bill upping the minimum marriageable age (with parental consent) from 15 to 16. (Chidyamakanda Law' Oppression for Malawi It was reported on April 29, 2009, that Women in Law in Southern Africa-Malawi (WILSA-Malawi), a women's rights group in Malawi, is bringing a legal action against the Malawian government for prohibiting women from access to According to a press release from the Media Institute of Southern Africa, headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia, on November 20, 2008, the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) closed down a radio station for the second time. Joy... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540805_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540439_text Health and safety - On March 1, 2011, the 193-member unicameral Malawi Parliament adopted Pension Bill No. 14 of 2010, which seeks to establish a mandatory pension system. (Dickson Kashoti andamp; Suzgo Khunga, House Passes Pension Bill, BNL TIMES It was reported on January 27, 2011, that President Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi signed into law the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2009, which, among other things, confers on the Minister of Information unfettered power to On May 29, 2010, Malawi's President, Bingu wa Mutharika, announced a pardon for Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who had been sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment earlier in May. Their conviction as a gay couple On December 2, 2008, the Malawi National Assembly passed a police bill that empowers the police to conduct searches without warrants, as long as they make a "recording of the exercise." (MISA, Malawi Communiqu;: Parliament Passes It was reported on August 11, 2009, that the Malawi Parliament had passed into law a constitutional amendment bill upping the minimum marriageable age (with parental consent) from 15 to 16. (Chidyamakanda Law' Oppression for Malawi It was reported on April 29, 2009, that Women in Law in Southern Africa-Malawi (WILSA-Malawi), a women's rights group in Malawi, is bringing a legal action against the Malawian government for prohibiting women from access to According to a press release from the Media Institute of Southern Africa, headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia, on November 20, 2008, the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) closed down a radio station for the second time. Joy Malawi's lawmakers are examining draft legislation designed to put an end to practices of traditional healers who "prescribe sex with albinos, the disabled or virgins as a cure for HIV and AIDS" and religious leaders who... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540439_text