Law
Brazil enacts law to allow divorced couples shared custody of pets
Under the legislation, joint custody can be awarded when couples separate and cannot agree on who should keep the animal.
High Court begins reviewing death penalty law as Adalah files petition after ACRI challenge
Petition targets newly passed death penalty law, calling it discriminatory, unconstitutional
Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, Netanyahu in favor
Netanyahu’s lawyer requests court hearing on security arrangements during PM’s testimony
The Jerusalem Regional Court bench on Wednesday ordered court management and the Shin Bet to procure by December 2 a report on the expected security arrangements.
Bill to privatize Israel’s public broadcaster passes preliminary vote
Karhi: no need for publicly funded broadcasting. Lapid: attack on Israeli democracy
October 7 victims decry Likud plot to block state probe with political inquiry
The new probe will begin within 30 days after the government announces the end of the Israel-Hamas War or after a year passed since the new legislation will reportedly be made.
Netanyahu's Chief of Staff investigated for Oct 7 protocol tampering
Tzachi Braverman is being investigated for forgery and fraud offenses related to attempts to alter transcripts and protocols of cabinet discussions from the beginning of the war
Meta will face antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions
The FTC sued Meta's Facebook in 2020, during the Trump administration, alleging that the company acted illegally to maintain its social network monopoly.
Israeli court rules child can remain in Israel after fleeing abusive father in US
An Israeli court has allowed an abused mother and her child to remain in the country, rejecting the father's claim of abduction under the Hague Convention.
Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16
A number of countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, though Australia's policy is one of the most stringent.
Knesset passes controversial law allowing expulsion of terrorists' family members
These findings suggest that terrorists knowing their families could face consequences may deter them from carrying out attacks.
New York Mayor Adams faces criminal indictment, vows to fight charges
Mayor Eric Adams anticipates federal charges from a corruption probe, declares innocence, and vows to remain in office despite calls to resign.
Top municipalities awarded for excellence in building law enforcement
The Land Enforcement Authority awarded seven local committees for excellence in enforcing building laws, based on criteria like indictments, court rulings, demolition orders, and violation surveys.
