Australia will introduce one of the world’s strictest cyber security laws to bolster its defences against attacks launched by foreign powers targeting its critical infrastructure. Canberra is preparing tougher legislation to protect national infrastructure assets from digital assault across 11 sectors, ranging from telecoms networks and electricity grids to water […]
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Indiana lawmakers pass bill attempting to close rape law loophole
After years of failed attempts to change Indiana law, the Senate unanimously voted to pass language aimed at closing a rape loophole about the definition of consent. Under House Bill 1079, a person who has sexual intercourse with someone who attempts to “physically, verbally, or by other visible conduct refuse the […]
Lawmakers pass second follow-up measure to last year’s criminal justice reform Capitolnewsillinois.com
Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, reaches for a black glove to put on as the vote begins on the criminal justice reform bill during the lame-duck session for the Illinois House of Representatives on Jan. 13, 2021, at the Bank of Springfield Center. (Credit: Justin L. Fowler of […]
Lawmakers pass 2nd follow-up measure to last year’s criminal justice reform | Politics
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers this week passed a bill clarifying issues around the massive criminal justice reform bill that passed with the support of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus last year. On a 67-42 vote, the House voted on Wednesday, Jan. 5, to accept a Senate amendment to House Bill […]