The British prime minister, on the defensive after a series of ethical lapses, said, “There were things we simply did not get right” about a gathering at Downing Street during a lockdown in 2020.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
Suspect in South Africa’s Parliament Fire Is Sent for Psychiatric Check
If the man is found fit to stand trial, he will face charges that now include terrorism. His lawyers said he would protest with a hunger strike.
South Africa Parliament: Suspect Charged in Fire to Appear in Court
A 49-year-old man is facing charges of arson and theft in the blaze, which started Sunday and heavily damaged legislative buildings in Cape Town.
Iraq Confirms Election Gains for Muqtada al-Sadr
A court certified October’s parliamentary vote that gave Muqtada al-Sadr’s party a plurality of seats, clearing a path for a government to be formed.
U.K. Foreign Secretary Inherits Thorny Issue: Northern Ireland Talks
Liz Truss is taking charge of Brexit talks after the surprise resignation of David Frost. If she is successful, it could give her a significant political boost.
Former Immigration Minister in Denmark Sentenced to Prison for Separating Couples
Inger Stojberg was sentenced to two months’ incarceration after being found by a court to have illegally ordered the separations of married migrant couples in which at least one person was underage.
Canada is One Step Closer to Banning Conversion Therapy
After bitterly opposing an earlier attempt to ban conversion therapy, the Conservatives whisked a new bill through the House of Commons.
Report: Rampant Sexual Harassment in Australia’s Parliament
A sweeping report lays out a cloistered, alcohol-fueled environment where powerful men violated boundaries unchecked.
Sweden Elects Its First Female Leader — for Second Time in a Week
The Swedish Parliament elected Magdalena Andersson as prime minister by a narrow margin. She was first elected last week, but her government soon collapsed over a budget dispute.
Covid Law in Switzerland Is Approved in a Vote
After weeks of heated debate and protests, voters backed using Covid certificates that are required to enter public spaces.