Understand laws and regulatory changes around the world: what they mean, who is affected, and when they take effect.
Zimbabwe's 16 October Act No. 7/2026 provides a right to refuse imminently dangerous work, anti-retaliation protection and new safety duties; no separate calendar commencement date is specified in the text.
Gazette R. 7380 became law on 15 April 2026, while the NCC registry is being rolled out in phases. The obligations, exceptions, POPIA and the revised timeline explained.
Law 01/2026/QH16, adopted on 23 April and effective since 1 September 2026, sets rules for access to public information, deadlines, exemptions and transition arrangements.
In force since 31 July, Vatican City's Fundamental Law defines its legislative commission, 90-day limit for emergency decrees, budget oversight and judicial guarantees—not universal church law.
Decree 257/026, signed on 26 October and published on 30 October, sets eligibility and administration rules for a skilled-worker relocation scheme, including a 12% non-resident income-tax option.
New York enacted a law targeting twelve unsafe AI companion features for minors on 28 October. The published text specifies 1 January 2027, while its sponsor describes an agreed move to 1 June. Here is what each date and rule means.
The two separate 90-day extensions took effect on 31 October after the president signed the approving laws on 26 October. These acts do not themselves establish new individual conscription criteria.
