New government legislation aims to ban police from detaining individuals for mental-health reasons in police cells across England and Wales. Currently, officers can hold individuals in cells as a temporary safety measure, but the new law seeks to modernize mental…
New legislation in England and Wales aims to eliminate the use of police cells for detaining individuals with mental health issues. Currently, police can hold such individuals for 24 hours in a cell for assessment, but this will change under…
Under new government legislation for England and Wales, police will no longer detain individuals experiencing mental health crises in police cells. This move aims to modernize outdated mental health laws and ensures better care options. Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized…
The French government has announced key dates for the long-awaited end-of-life legislation, with discussions scheduled for the weeks of January 27 and February 3, 2025. National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet confirmed the commitment in a recent statement, signaling progress on…
In response to the murder of 15-year-old Holly Newton, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is considering lowering the age for recognizing victims of domestic abuse. Currently, both victim and abuser must be over 16 for incidents to be classified as domestic…
The Italian Senate has officially established a National Urban Peripheries Day, approved unanimously by 68 senators and set to take place each year on June 24. This initiative, spearheaded by Forza Italia, aims to enhance awareness regarding inclusivity, sustainability, and…
