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Belgium's New Penal Code Takes Effect September 1st
Belgium's new Penal Code, speech therapy video consultations, dormant account rules, scooter helmet law and more take effect September 1st.
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JusticePolitics
Belgium's New Penal Code Takes Effect September 1
Belgium's first major penal code reform since 1867 takes effect September 1, introducing new offenses and an eight-level penalty system.
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Justice & Law
Belgium's New Penal Code Takes Effect September 1
Belgium's first comprehensive Penal Code overhaul since 1867 takes effect September 1, with new offenses, a new penalty structure, and restorative justice.
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LegalChina
China Overhauls Road Traffic Safety Law for First Time
China's Road Traffic Safety Law gets its first systematic overhaul, adding autonomous driving rules, e-bike limits, and stricter driving penalties.
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Legal
China's Supreme Court Updates Copyright Dispute Rules
China's Supreme Court amends copyright rules, clarifying public disclosure, fair use, and digital reprinting standards effective September 1.
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LegalEnvironment
China's Landmark Ecological Environment Code Takes Effect
China's Ecological Environment Code, the world's first comprehensive environmental code, takes effect August 15, 2026, reshaping environmental governance.
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Law & JusticeChina
China's Courts Handled 21.3 Million Cases in H1 2026
China's courts processed 21.3 million cases in H1 2026, with criminal cases declining and enforcement cases rising sharply, new data shows.
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LegalEconomy
China Proposes Unified Tax Penalty Standards Nationwide
China proposes unified national tax penalty standards to reduce arbitrary enforcement and ensure consistent treatment for businesses across all regions.
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Legal & JusticeChina
China's Fill-in-the-Blank Legal Templates: 90% Satisfaction
China's Supreme People's Court reports 90.29% satisfaction with fill-in-the-blank legal document templates, adopted by over 70% of litigants.
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LegalChina
China's Top Court Issues Drug Crime Guidelines for Minors
China's Supreme People's Court releases 10 landmark cases clarifying sentencing for drug crimes involving minors and targeting new psychoactive substances.
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LegalEconomy
China Revises Trademark Law to Curb 'Bad Faith' Marks
China completes first full revision of its Trademark Law since 1983, introducing strict penalties for 'bad faith' trademarks that mislead consumers.
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PoliticsLegal
China Submits Landmark Financial Law and Procurement Reform
China's Financial Law draft and Government Procurement Law revision were submitted to the NPC for first review, marking a milestone in governance reform.
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Legal & PolicyEconomy
China Advances Legal Reforms: CPA, Trademark, Antarctic
China advances three legal reforms: CPA law targeting financial fraud, trademark law cracking down on bad-faith registrations, and Antarctic tourism.
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Legal AffairsSocial Policy
China Marks 40 Years of Juvenile Justice Reform in Shanghai
Senior official Chen Wenqing addresses the 40th anniversary of juvenile prosecution in Shanghai, highlighting China's commitment to minor protection.
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Legal & Social PolicyChina
China Sees Historic Drop in Juvenile Crime and Abuse Cases
China's top prosecutor reports a historic 'dual decline' in juvenile crime and crimes against minors in 2025, with sexual offenses dropping.
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PoliticsLaw
China Unveils Rule of Law Agenda for 15th Five-Year Plan
China outlines sweeping legal reforms under its 15th Five-Year Plan, targeting legislative progress, business improvements, and AI regulation.
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PoliticsLegislation
China's NPC Unveils 2026 Legislative Agenda With 34 Bills
China's NPC announces 34 bills for 2026 review, including financial reform laws, criminal procedure revisions, and a new anti-corruption law.
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JusticeSocial Affairs
When Justice Arrives Late: Belgium's Family Violence Plight
A Belgian court case reveals the painful gap between a slow justice system and families who have reconciled, raising profound questions about punishment.
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Legal & JudicialChina
China Issues Landmark Rules on Criminal Trials in Absentia
China's top courts issue 24-article regulations clarifying criminal absentee trial procedures for corruption, national security, and terrorism cases.
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