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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.
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposed to strengthen the rules that prevent and combat trafficking in human beings. Every year over 7000 people become victims of human trafficking in the EU. That figure can be expected to be much higher as many victims remain…
Demonising victims of trafficking and contemporary forms of slavery erodes public sympathy for measures to protect them and may lead to attacks on these groups by extremists, UN experts warned today, urging the United Kingdom to step up efforts to protect survivors. The credibility of victims of trafficking and contemporary forms of slavery, including…
LAHORE : All Pakistan Women’s Association (APWA) held a consultation with stakeholders on reducing gender-based violence (GBV) recently at a local hotel. On weekend, APWA held a large gathering in its auditorium of its members and workers predominantly women and their children, and announced the recommendations received from the civil society activists, Punjab government representatives…
MP Veneranda Nyirahirwa(Middle) and colleagues during the presentation of report to the plenary Rwanda Parliament has asked the Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente Edouard to work on the human trafficking policy and get it ready within six months within measures the government has taken to solve human trafficking issues. The decision came after presentation of the…
MPs passed legislation Wednesday that would block foreigners from entering Canada if they were involved in organ trafficking – an accusation levelled at China by United Nations experts in 2021 – and adopted a motion urging Beijing to grant Tibet more autonomy. The measures, taken as the House of Commons wrapped up its last sitting…
LAHORE: Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO) has launched CSOs coalition on combating trafficking in person and modern-day slavery in Pakistan to combat the issue of human trafficking and bonded labour. The organisations which are part of this coalition have expertise to deal with trafficking in persons. SSDO is working on combating human trafficking and bonded…
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Nepal, along with the rest of the world, marked the International Human Rights Day last Saturday. The Day is celebrated every year on December 10, to mark the proclamation of universal human rights by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. This year’s slogan is ‘Dignity, freedom and justice for all’. As a UN member…
Ministers should resist calls from employers to open new visa routes that could expose migrant workers to exploitation, the UK government’s Migration Advisory Committee said on Tuesday. Business leaders have been pressing the government to help them tackle labour shortages in sectors ranging from agriculture and food processing to construction and logistics by allowing them…
Today, 10 December, is International Human Rights Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This milestone document ‘proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status’. However, against this backdrop,…
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