Law and Policy Database
Navigate the legal landscape of the Asia and the Pacific region. Our database provides a central repository for legal and policy information, including international instruments, national laws and regulations, and court judgments.
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Countervailing Duty Act of 1999, Republic Act No. 8751 (Philippines)
The Act imposes countervailing duties on imported subsidized products, commodities or articles of commerce for the protection of the domestic enterprise.
Topics: Taxation Law, Commercial Law, Competition Law
Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, Act No. 106 of 1999 (Japan)
The Act has for its objective the development of the national economy through the establishment of policies and basic principles applicable to food, agriculture and rural areas.
Topics: Agriculture and Food Security
Clean Air Act of 1999, RA 8749 of 1999 (Philippines)
The Clean Air Act declares the principle, among others, that the State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. The law establishes an Air Quality Management System, providing for air quality monitoring, air quality control action plan, and air quality control techniques. It also established an Air Quality Management Fund. It also contains provisions on air pollution clearances, as well as fuels additives, substances and pollutants.
Topics: Climate Change, Environmental Law, Pollution
Basic Act for Gender Equal Society, Act No. 78 of 1999 (Japan)
The Act prescribed the basic principles and provided the regulations for the promotion of a gender equal society.
Topics: Gender and Access to Justice
Act on Regulation and Punishment of Acts Relating to Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, and the Protection of Children, Act No. 52 of 1999 (Japan)
The Act penalized child prostitution and child pornography, and provided for measures for the protection of children.
Topics: Child and Youth Welfare, Human Rights, Criminal Law
Rules and Regulations to Implement the Provisions of Republic Act No. 8556 (The Financing Company Act of 1998), Philippines
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Financing Company Act of 1998.
Topics: Commercial Law, Corporation Law, Finance
Bhutan 2020: A Vision for Peace, Prosperity and Happiness (Part I of II)
The two-part Bhutan 2020: A Vision for Peace, Prosperity and Happiness sets forth the vision statement of the Kingdom of Bhutan for a 20-year period culminating in 2020. It discusses development goals in five thematic areas including human development, culture and heritage, socio-economic development, governance, and environment.
Topics: Gender and Access to Justice, Environmental Law, Human Rights, Constitutional Law
Bhutan 2020: A Vision for Peace, Prosperity and Happiness (Part II of II)
The two-part Bhutan 2020: A Vision for Peace, Prosperity and Happiness sets forth the vision statement of the Kingdom of Bhutan for a 20-year period culminating in 2020. It discusses development goals in five thematic areas including human development, culture and heritage, socio-economic development, governance, and environment.
Topics: Gender and Access to Justice, Environmental Law, Human Rights, Constitutional Law
Environment Act 1998 (Solomon Islands)
The Environment Act provides for the protection and conservation of the environment in Solomon Islands. The Act establishes the Environment and Conservation Division whose functions include the protection, restoration and enhancement of the quality of the environment, having regard to the need to promote sustainable development, among others.
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Building and Construction Authority Act 1999 (Singapore)
The Act established the Building and Construction Authority and defined its mandate, functions and powers. It also provided the regulation on the supply of essential construction materials.
Topics: Environmental Law