All Legislation articles – Page 11
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News
Congress says US needs a science laureate
New legislation proposes the appointment of a public champion for research
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NewsFinishing line in sight for libel reform
After travelling a rocky road, the libel reform bill is set to enter English law and will provide more protection for journalists and scientists
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Libel reform bill at risk
Campaigners fear that appending the bill to efforts to regulate the press will doom reform
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NewsGlobal convention to limit mercury agreed
World signs up to treaty to ban export of mercury but sticking points remain over artisanal mining and coal power plants
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FOI exemptions for unpublished research
UK government agrees to amend the Freedom of Information Act so that universities are not compelled to release unpublished data
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China targets patented drugs with law change
Domestic drug companies can apply for licences to produce patented drugs when public health overrides intellectual property considerations
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NewsEurope-wide single patent stalls again
Row over ultimate control of the planned European single patent court brings the process to a juddering halt once more
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Campaigners win fight to reform English libel laws
New bill will protect scientists and journalists from vexatious suits when highlighting concerns with scientific evidence
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Opinion
Age discrimination in the workplace
New UK age discrimination legislation came into force on 1 October. Employers should see it as a perfect opportunity to balance their workforce, says Craig Fleming
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NewsAcetone peroxide – ordinary ingredients for an extraordinary explosive
A UK government clamp-down on internet abuse is being rushed through parliament following the apparent ease with which bomb-making instructions can be found.