The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signature of an extradition agreement between Seychelles and France to allow the transfer of persons accused or convicted of crimes between the two countries. A bill is expected to be presented to the National Assembly for approval for this agreement with France, to help each other in criminal matters. This agreement follows the rules set by the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act of 2022. Vice President Ahmed Afif told reporters on Thursday that the decision is not based on particular figures at this point but on putting in place a legal framework. “If ever a French national is in Seychelles and France decides to ask for his or her return to face justice, we will have an agreement that will determine under which conditions the government of Seychelles will agree to do so,” Afif explained. He said that without an agreement in place, this will otherwise be based on discretion or on a decision of which the criteria are not clear.  “For example, under this agreement, the government says that if the person being requested to be extradited is based on discriminatory basis, we do not believe that these are valid reasons. In the agreement, we will have criteria that must be met - a criminal charge for a criminal reason. It must not be because of a person’s colour, race, political beliefs or sexual orientation,” he added.  On the question as to why this is being done now, Afif said that the French government always wanted to have this agreement with Seychelles. “We see it as a step in the right direction because when you have an agreement with a country especially in the European Union it shows you are doing things in a transparent manner. It is not based on the discretion of an authority in Seychelles,” he said. Afif added that such a country that has such mutual agreement shows respect for the legal framework. “It shows the willingness to collaborate with judicial authorities in other countries. Today we have many transnational border crimes, and we must have clear agreements to fight against crime. It shows we are collaborating with the countries that are fighting global crimes,” he said.

This document provides an overview of the public hearings of the Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank in the ECON Committee during the 9th parliamentary term (since July 2019), and lists all research papers requested by the ECON Committee, which are in general provided by a standing panel of banking experts. The annex gives an overview of the respective legal bases for those hearings, which form part of the accountability framework of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Ce document s’intègre dans une série d’études qui, avec une perspective de droit comparé, visent à faire une présentation de la liberté d’entreprise dans différents ordres juridiques. Après avoir expliqué le droit positif et la jurisprudence d’application, le contenu, les limites et la possible évolution de cette liberté sont examinés. La présente étude a pour objet le cas de la France. La liberté d’entreprise n’est pas expressément reconnue par la Constitution française de 1958, mais elle bénéficie d’une reconnaissance depuis la décision constitutionnelle de 1982 relative aux nationalisations. Cette liberté est fortement encadrée. Elle s’épanouit dans le cadre d’un modèle économique caractérisé par l’interventionnisme des autorités publiques. La tradition colbertiste s’est toutefois adaptée et transformée. Indéniablement, des tendances libérales s’affirment, notamment en raison de la force obligatoire du droit de l’Union européenne. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

This document provides an overview of public hearings and exchange of views with the Chair of the Single Resolution Board (SRB) in the ECON Committee since July 2019. It also provides an overview of all external papers requested by the ECON Committee by a standing panel of banking experts. Lastly, the annex contains an overview of the respective legal bases for these hearings as part of the accountability framework of the SRB. For an overview of public hearings during the 8th parliamentary term, please see here. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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The Met office said high humidity could add to people's inconvenience in Tripura, Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam, Meghalaya and Goa. Voters in 88 Lok Sabha constituencies in 13 states and Union Territories will exercise their franchise during the second phase of the elections on Friday. It has issued a red warning for West Bengal and Odisha and an orange alert for Bihar and parts of Karnataka.

Enforcement Directorate claims Arvind Kejriwal's involvement in excise policy case, demanding kickbacks from liquor businessmen. Kejriwal's arrest not mala fide, linked to money laundering in AAP's Goa campaign. Kejriwal refused to share phone password during investigation.

Siddaramaiah criticizes PM Modi for false claims of Congress transferring reservation quota to Muslims. He demands an apology and challenges Modi's allegations, emphasizing the inability to amend constitutional reservations.

BJP's Kerala challenge, Modi's Congress attack, Lok Sabha polls for 89 seats, key leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Uddhav Thackeray, and heatwave impact on voter turnout in focus.

Founder of Tipra Motha and royal scion of Tripura, Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Wednesday hit back at the Congress party after allegations were raised against her sister's surname and stated that it is Indian tradition to take the surname of husband after marriage.

The federal government says new capital gains tax changes will only affect the rich, but some realtors say they are hearing from 'middle-class' cottage owners who worry they may have to sell before the rules come into effect on June 25.

This is the moment Household Cavalry horses seem to be spooked in a separate incident to the runaway horses in London - but on the same day.

Jeremey Clarkson has been left in tears after his beloved piglets 'died in alarming numbers' on his upcoming third series of Clarkson's Farm. 

The collapsing structure took with it the first three letters of the iconic theatre's illuminated sign, with pictures showing the red tower standing without sails above the damaged frontage.

The Lord Speaker told the Upper House that King Charles has granted Royal Assent for the measures, meaning they have formally joined the statute book.

The high court takes up Trump's legal claim of immunity from prosecution for official acts from his time in office. The 6-3 conservative court could stall proceedings by creating a new test.

Chandrasekhar accused Tharoor of engaging in «third-rate politics» by spreading falsehoods and instilling fear in the minds of the people. While acknowledging the importance of free speech under Article 19, Chandrasekhar emphasized that crossing the line into personal attacks on his integrity would not be tolerated. He asserted his determination to take legal action against such attempts, ensuring that consequences are served under the law.

Dmitry Pianov added that the growth of profit is related to postponement of the deal on sale of part of blocked assets to an external counterparty among other things

Counsellor Delgertsetseg Unubilegt noted that Mongolia and Russia have «a rich history of solidarity and cooperation,» though the countries «are under great influence of political and social factors»

Russia was Tajikistan’s largest trade partner in terms of trade turnover in the reporting period, according to foreign trade data

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Maria Zakharova pointed to media reports, according to which Ukrainian embassies in a number of countries are openly campaigning local citizens to join the so-called International Legion of Ukrainian Territorial Defense

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