Parliament

A parliament is a legislative body that is responsible for making laws and governing a country or region. Parliaments are typically composed of elected representatives, who are chosen by the people through a democratic process. The powers and responsibilities of parliaments vary depending on the specific political system of a country.

In some countries, parliaments are bicameral, meaning that they are made up of two chambers or houses. The lower house, also known as the House of Representatives or the House of Commons, is usually responsible for initiating legislation and representing the people. The upper house, also known as the Senate or the House of Lords, is typically responsible for reviewing and approving legislation.

In other countries, parliaments are unicameral, meaning that they are made up of a single chamber. These parliaments may have similar powers and responsibilities to bicameral parliaments.

Parliaments play a central role in the political system of many countries, and they are a key institution of democratic governance.

 

 

‘Desperate’ need to implement law against organ harvesting: Taiwanese legislators
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‘Desperate’ need to implement law against organ harvesting: Taiwanese legislators

Taipei [Taiwan], December 20 (ANI): The forced organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners (who believe in the cultivation of moral character through forbearance) in China has been the largest-scale atrocity in the world, and the Taiwanese traveling to the country are either organ recipients or transplant surgeon, NTD news reported citing experts. While addressing the…

Ethiopian World Federation asks President Chakwera to institute investigations on integrity
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Ethiopian World Federation asks President Chakwera to institute investigations on integrity

Ethiopian World Federation, an organisation established in the United States in 1937 to promote love and good-will among Ethiopians at home and abroad, has made surprising stance on world celebrated performing artist, Madonna Louise Ciccone — who adopted four Malawians. The Federation, which has since transformed into a global diaspora organisation, is asking the Malawi…

Pakistani film on forced conversions bags award at Cannes – NewsIn.Asia
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Pakistani film on forced conversions bags award at Cannes – NewsIn.Asia

By P.K.Balachandran Colombo, January 3: A Pakistani film documenting the issue of forced religious conversion in the Sindh province of Pakistan has won an award at the Cannes World Film Festival in the Best Human Rights Category for the month of November 2022. Made by Jawad Sharif, it is based on real events involving four…

The Media Of Climate Anxiety And Debt Bondage: Cui Bono In A Post-Truth World?
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The Media Of Climate Anxiety And Debt Bondage: Cui Bono In A Post-Truth World?

Editor’s note: we bring multiple viewpoints together for your research. It is a fact that climate fuels trafficking. “Cui bono” means “Who benefits?” and we encourage you to continue your research into this question.  Definition: cui bono | noun | cui bo·​no ˈkwē-ˈbō-(ˌ)nō 1: a principle that probable responsibility for an act or event lies…

Tolerance of PKK terror group threatens Europe | Daily Sabah
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Tolerance of PKK terror group threatens Europe | Daily Sabah

With supporters of the PKK terrorist group openly protesting and engaging in arson in major European cities this weekend, Türkiye has been sounding the alarm over members of the group, responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands and for supporting human trafficking, drugs and organized crime, being free to walk the streets. On Friday,…

St Kitts and Nevis government uncovers illegal marriage ring | Loop Trinidad & Tobago
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St Kitts and Nevis government uncovers illegal marriage ring | Loop Trinidad & Tobago

According to Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew, this increases the possibility of the Federation being used a hub for human trafficking. Speaking in Parliament, PM Drew, who is also the Minister of National Security and Immigration, said in many instances, members of the Spanish community are involved in the alleged illegal marriages. “Madam Speaker, I…

Gardaí continue investigation into viewing of child abuse images after no evidence found on …
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Gardaí continue investigation into viewing of child abuse images after no evidence found on …

Gardaí who seized an Oireachtas-issued laptop from a man who works for a TD and is accused of viewing child abuse material are continuing their investigation after finding nothing of evidential value on the device. The laptop was seized in September along with other electronic devices that the man had access to as part of…

Migrant labourers suffer exploitation in India's sugar fields – Climate Home News
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Migrant labourers suffer exploitation in India's sugar fields – Climate Home News

This story is the second of Climate Home News’ four-part series “The human cost of sugar”, supported by the Pulitzer Center. Karan Gautam Wavhale, 20, wanted to join the Indian Army, but it was not to be. Instead, he became a labourer, travelling over 200km from his home in Koyal, in Maharashtra’s Beed district, to…

Parliament passes organ trafficking bill
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Parliament passes organ trafficking bill

A frenetic Dec. 14 on Parliament Hill before the Christmas adjournment saw the unanimous passage of Bill S-223 in the House of Commons, which now makes it illegal for Canadians to partake in or profit from organ trafficking at home or abroad. This bill, which received royal assent on Dec. 15, was the product of…

Collaborating against Human Trafficking
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Collaborating against Human Trafficking

 Ugo Aliogo examines the activities of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons According to a report, Nigeria remains a source, transit and destination country in the illicit trade of human trafficking. The Global Slavery Index (2018) report, Nigeria ranks 32 out of167 of the countries with the highest number of slaves –…