Tagged: government policy

2h agoWorldHong Kong Legal Aid Approves Fewest Judicial Review Challenges in DecadeThe Legal Aid Department approved only two legal aid applications for judicial review challenges against government policies and decisions last year, representing the lowest number in the past ten years, according to the South China Morning Post. The department's director has stated that there has been no change in vetting standards or reduced access to justice.1 min
2d agoWorldGuyana’s First-Half Local-Content Spending Reaches About US$466.2 MillionThe reported total was about US$114.2 million higher than the figure for the same period a year earlier. Separately, 20 areas are under consideration for addition to the existing 40-category local-content schedule; they have not been approved.1 min
5d agoWorldUK PM calls for overhaul of public services at first Labour conferenceAt his first Labour Party conference as prime minister, the UK leader said Britain needs a fundamental rethink and pledged a major expansion of public services.2 min