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Romania further restricts fight against corruption
Romania's government has issued an emergency ordinance that amends the already approved judicial reforms. This means that around 50 prosecutors will have to suspend their activities. Source: eurotopics.netRussian state duma approves introduction of penalties for abuse of the right to protest
Russian state duma passed the law on penalties for abuse of the right to protest in its third and final reading. Source: vedomosti.ruHRW criticizes new UK counter-terrorism bill
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the UK Monday to amend a new counter-terrorism bill, stating that the bill “excessively restrict[s] freedom of expression, freedom of movement, and privacy.” Source: jurist.orgEU top court demands Poland suspend judicial retirement age
The European Court of Justice ordered Poland to immediately suspend its lowering of the mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court judges. Source: jurist.orgHungary banishes homeless from the streets
In Hungary a law came into force this week that bans homeless people from living on the street. The ban will affect around 30,000 people who don't have their own home and who now face prison sentences if they are caught living on the streets after several warnings by the police. Source: eurotopics.net
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