A new ruling should spur employers in Australia to consider whether employees they intend to make redundant could be redeployed into roles being performed by other workers, experts have said.
England and Scotland crack down on ‘rogue’ non-surgical cosmetic procedures
New proposals to further regulate and licence non-surgical cosmetic procedures (NSCPs) in England and Scotland are welcome, but the governments must act quickly to ensure this “wild west” system has better safeguards, an expert says.
South African courts provide clarity on agricultural land development
Despite legislative change, recent developments underscore the continued relevance of South Africa’s primary piece of legislation influencing agricultural land development, highlighting the complexities of land classification and the need for early legal clarity in infrastructure and development projects.
Did US missiles in Philippines trigger China’s rocket launch?
A Chinese rocket launch that triggered loud explosions and panic in the western Philippine province of Palawan has drawn sharp condemnation from Manila, with observers suggesting Beijing may have been sending a geopolitical signal amid growing US missile deployments in the region.
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed on Monday that China had launched its Long March 12 rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan that afternoon, after residents in Palawan’s capital, Puerto…
South Africa bribery scandal caught on camera, in warning to businesses on compliance
An emerging row over claims a suspended South African CEO attempted to bribe a journalist to suppress investigations into her financial dealings highlights the need for companies to have rigorous anti-corruption training, an expert has warned.
Malaysia arrests Indian national caught with 2,500 turtles at airport
An Indian national was arrested at Kuala Lumpur’s main airport for trying to smuggle more than 2,500 live turtles, Malaysia’s border agency said on Thursday, in another case highlighting criminals using the country’s key international gateway as a transit point for illegal wildlife trade.
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has made headlines in recent months due to incidents of individuals smuggling endangered primates and rare reptiles, including tortoises and iguanas.
The suspect…
ID verification duties to impact millions of UK directors
Millions of people involved in running UK businesses will be required to verify their identity with Companies House, the UK registry for companies, beginning from the middle of November this year.
‘GAY’ stays: India says Gaya airport code won’t change despite religious concerns
India’s civil aviation ministry has rejected calls to change the “GAY” code for Gaya International Airport after a lawmaker deemed it “offensive”, saying such International Air Transport Association (IATA) codes are permanent and can only be altered for aviation safety reasons.
The clarification came after Bhim Singh, a member of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, told the Rajya Sabha – the upper house of India’s parliament – on Tuesday that the term “gay” was “socially and culturally offensive…
Police defend K9 care after photo of gaunt bomb dog draws outrage in Philippines
A bomb-sniffing dog deployed to the site of an explosion in the Philippine capital has sparked national uproar after a viral photo showed its rib cage and spine protruding sharply, prompting animal rights groups to demand an investigation and better care for the country’s service animals.
The Belgian Malinois, named Kobe, was pictured beside his handler at the blast site in Tondo, Manila, where four people were injured in what police said was the accidental detonation of an air conditioner…
CJEU ruling opens door for review of Court of Arbitration for Sport rulings
Athletes and sports clubs have been given the power to challenge decisions by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within the legal systems of their own countries after a new ruling by the European Court of Justice (CJEU).