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You are subscribed to Global Legal Monitor for Library of Congress. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Indonesia: More Lenient Treatment for Drug Users 08/12/2014 12:00 PM EDT Controlled substances; Correctional facilities and imprisonment; Rehabilitation; Sentencing - On August 16, 2014, a new ministerial regulation will come into force in Indonesia that is designed to promote rehabilitation rather than incarceration of drug users, in some cases permitting substitution of stays in rehabilitation centers... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Iceland: National Digital Currency Auroracoin Launched 08/12/2014 12:00 PM EDT Currency; Foreign exchange - On March 24, 2014 creators of Auroracoin launched a helicopter drop of Auroracoins; they were available to all Icelanders who wanted to claim them. The digital currency is a competitor of Bitcoin and meant to cater... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Council of Europe: Convention to Prevent and Combat Violence Against Women Enters into Force 08/12/2014 12:00 PM EDT Crimes against women; Domestic violence; Women's rights - On August 1, 2014, the Council of Europe (COE) Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence entered into force, following its ratification by 14 signatories, which are all COE Member States: Albania,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Italy: Measures to Enhance Protection of Cultural Patrimony 08/12/2014 12:00 PM EDT Cultural heritage; Income tax; Tourism - Decree-Law No. 83 of 2014, which entered into effect on July 31, 2014, establishes urgent tax, financial, and administrative measures aimed at the protection and promotion of Italy's cultural patrimony and the national tourism industry. (... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Italy: Compensation for Mistreated Inmates and Other Provisions on Prison Administration 08/12/2014 12:00 PM EDT Correctional facilities and imprisonment; Crime and law enforcement; Criminal procedure - Italy's Decree Law No. 92, of June 26, 2014, amends several legislative instruments with the purposes of guaranteeing the rights of persons currently held in Italian prison facilities and improving the administration of those facilities. (... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. This service is provided by the Library of Congress at www.LOC.gov. Unsubscribe or change your subscriber preferences For questions or problems with subscriptions, contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com Follow us: Blog | Facebook | Flickr | iTunes U | Twitter | YouTube   This email was sent to woowonemusic@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000