Queensland parliament passes ‘unprecedented’ gag on abortion debate | Abortion
Queensland Parliament has been banned from discussing abortion for four years following a surprise motion by Premier David Crisafulli in what he called an “unprecedented” move. The motion also seeks to invalidate “motions or amendments” that would require the House to “express a position” on abortion. Opposition and cross-party MPs described the move as “unusual” […]
Protest planned over Dutch parliament motion to keep records on migrants | Netherlands
Protests are being planned in the Netherlands in response to a motion accepted by the Dutch parliament to “keep a record of the cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people of immigrant background”. general petition calling for motion Anti-racism activists are planning a demonstration against the government's move next Saturday. The government's largest […]
South Korean parliament reverses President Yoon’s martial law declaration
South Korea's parliament on Tuesday rescinded President Yun Seok-Yeol's sudden declaration of martial law, hours after she claimed in a late-night television broadcast that she would eradicate “shameless pro-North Korea anti-national forces.” In the country. South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol delivers a speech declaring martial law in Seoul, South Korea on December 3, 2024. via […]
U.K. Parliament Approves Assisted Suicide Bill
Campaigners hold placards during a protest in support of assisted dying in London, England, on November 29, 2024. MPs are set to vote today on assisted dying legislation that would give adults in England and Wales the right to end their lives whenever they choose. (Photo by Karl Cote/Getty Images) OAN Staff Chloe Hawkswell12:20 PM […]
Assisted dying: a historic vote comes to parliament – podcast | Assisted dying
On Friday, MPs are scheduled to vote on the End of Life Adults (End of Life) Bill. This bill is a once-in-a-generation vote on whether people with terminal illnesses should have the right to assisted dying. In other words, the right to end one's life with the help of a medical professional. As Deputy Political […]
Tens of thousands march on NZ parliament in protest against Māori treaty bill | New Zealand
The largest protest march in New Zealand history arrived at Parliament on Tuesday, filling the venue with songs of solidarity against controversial legislation that would reinterpret the country's founding treaty between Māori and the Crown. Police said around 42,000 people took part in the march, believed to be the largest demonstration in support of Maori […]
Protestors storm Putin-backed parliament in Georgia breakaway region
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Irish Parliament Dissolved, Election to Be Held This Month
LONDON (AP) — Irish President Michael Higgins dissolved parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Nov. 29 election to decide who will take control. Prime Minister Simon Harris had been required to hold a general election by March, but announced the date on Wednesday. A historic coalition led by Ms Harris' centre-right Fine Gael […]
Italian Parliament Approves Law Making It Illegal To Travel Abroad To Have Baby Via Surrogacy
Former Italian MEP Marco Cappato speaks at a rally in support of surrogacy organized by families and LGBTQ associations at Piazza Torre Argentina in Rome, April 5, 2024. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/ AFP, Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory4:41pm – Thursday, October 17, 2024 A bill banning surrogate mothers from traveling abroad was passed by […]
Mel B among Britons taking fight against afro hair discrimination to parliament | Race
Labour MP Paulette Hamilton and singer Mel B are among leading black Britons lobbying MPs to make Britain the first Western country to introduce anti-afro hair legislation. The World Afro Day (WAD) campaign has written an open letter to MPs calling on them to vote in favour of amending the Equality Act 2010 to include […]