UK’s Membership of the European Union formally ends, Queen granted royal assent

International Jun 26, 2018 Editor : Shreya Bansal 1 Shares

Today (June 26th, 2018) Queen of the United Kingdom Elizabeth II has granted royal assent for Brexit law to the British Prime Minister Theresa May.

This has formally ended the United Kingdom’s membership from the European Union.

The EU withdrawal Bill was passed by both the Houses of Parliament last week.

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow told lawmakers during a session of the House that “I have to notify the House in accordance with the Royal Assent Act, 1967 that her Majesty has signified her royal assent to the following acts….European Union Withdrawal Act, 2018.”

The people of United Kingdom in a referendum – a vote held on June 23rd, 2016 decided that UK should leave the European Union, thereafter, which debate was initiated over the procedure of exit.

Maharastra Cabinet Unveils the “Shakti” Act on 9th December 2020

Executive Dec 14, 2020 Dev Kumar Patel ( Editor: Ekta Joshi ) 10 Shares

In a bid to curb atrocities and heinous crimes against women and children in Maharashtra, the state cabinet on 9th December 2020 approved a draft Bill that includes provisions for stern punishment - a death penalty, life sentence, and hefty fines, for the perpetrators as well as speedy trials.The draft Bill seeks to amend relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for the proposed law’s...

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Hindu Dharma Parishad Moves Supreme Court Seeking Enforcement Of Farmers’ Acts And A Ban On Agitations Against Them

Judiciary Oct 08, 2020 RHEA BANERJEE ( Editor: Ekta Joshi ) 33 Shares

A plea was forwarded to the Supreme Court seeking the issuance of directions to the Centre and States so as to enforce the Farmers Act and to initiate rules and guidelines against the ongoing agitation and processions by the political parties and organizations. The plea was filed by the Hindu Dharma Parishad who basically demanded a ban of these agitations and processions irrespective of whether they are in favor or against the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on...

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