Law and legislation

Sri Lanka opposition rallies against tougher terror laws

Campaigners say the new legislation would hand sweeping powers to authorities and threaten civil liberties.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 4, 2026

With her successful election, Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee will serve a nine-year term on the ICJ from 2027 to 2036.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump administration in California ballot fight

A local resident casts their vote at an official ballot drop box during a No Kings: Vote Early rally in San Francisco, California, on Oct 17, 2026.

Britain exempts care workers from plan to impose long delays on immigrants seeking residence

Britain’s Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says migrants who don’t play by the rules will be refused or wait longer under the new rules.

French Senate passes Bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage

Under the legislation, protesters could be ordered to pay up to €10,000 (S$14,261) for damage caused during street demonstrations.

Thousands protest Czech government’s public media overhaul after rushed vote

People attend a protest rally in support of public media at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on Oct 25.

Trump invokes Cold War-era Defense Production Act for oil production, refining

The move allows US President Donald Trump to provide financial incentives for oil-related activities, pipelines and storage of liquid fuels.

South Korean Constitutional Court upholds harsher penalties for killing parents

Those convicted face the death penalty, life imprisonment or a prison term of at least seven years.

Singapore rises to 14th spot in global rule of law ranking; 2nd for absence of corruption

In a release on Oct 21, World Justice Project (WJP) said Singapore is among the minority of countries to see its rule of law index score increase this year.

Singapore to update restructuring and insolvency framework to better serve economy, businesses

Law Minister Edwin Tong speaking at the Singapore Insolvency Conference on Oct 21.

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