Law and Policy Database

A bank employee was convicted of murder and consequently removed from service. He later compromised with the victim's guardian and subsequently appealed for reinstatement. The court ruled in his favor, on the ground that compounding of the offense has the effect of purging the accused of the crime.

The Renewable and Alternative Energy Development Plan identifies the framework and direction of Thailand renewable energy development. Its objective includes capably developing renewable energy as a major energy source to sustainably replace fossil fuel in the future. It presents strategies to promote renewable and alternative energy development to reach 25 percent in 10 years.

The 2014 Solomon Islands National Energy Policy (SINEP) supports the National Development Strategy by improving the effectiveness of the Solomon Islands energy sector in providing reliable, affordable and clean sources of electricity. The SINEP therefore envisions unlocking the development potential of Solomon Islands' economic base through a dynamic and effective energy sector.

The Forest Act of 1941 declares two categories of restrictions on lumber. First, general restriction pertains to timber in which its logging shall be made upon license by a competent officer, and for which a corresponding rate of royalty must be paid. Second, strict restriction pertains to a rare or reserved timber, where logging is restricted, except where a special permission is granted by the Minister. A fee at a rate determined by the Minister is also payable.

Pakistan's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution broadly articulates the major challenges faced by the country, which are likely to intensify in the future as a result of climate-induced variability and natural disasters. Actions are already underway for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation by way of managing disasters and building resilience capacities are also enunciated. These actions represent Pakistan’s contribution to the global effort towards meeting the ultimate UNFCCC objectives and stabilizing the concentration of GHG emissions into the atmosphere.

The Energy Policy (2012) of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) enunciates the national vision for energy to improve the lives and livelihoods of all FSM citizens with affordable, reliable and environmentally sound energy. In particular, it identifies the major goals of reducing dependency on imported sources of energy by having an increased share of renewable energy sources, and having cross-sectoral energy conservation and efficiency standards in place so that by 2020 the share of renewable energy sources will be at least 30% of total energy production, while electricity efficiency will increase by 50%. The policy is composed of two Volumes, with Volume II containing the energy action plans.

The Waste Prevention and Management (Amendment) Regulations, 2016 amends the regulation of the same title issued in 2012. In addition to amendments on the rules and procedures provided in the 2012 regulation, it provides for a new list of offenses and fines to be inserted in the regulation.

The Climate Change Action Plan for Energy Sector has the objective of, among others, contributing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy sector by updating the power development master plan, which aims to maximize the use of renewable energy, increase energy efficiency by maintaining sufficient, reliable, low-cost, and sustainable energy. It also provides direction on a number of issues which are critical to the energy sector development, including climate-proofing of existing and future energy infrastructure, reduction of GHG emissions, and building human resource capacity in the sector to meet the country’s commitments on Sustainable Energy for All.

The Building Control Regulations provide for the submission and approval of building plans to the Commissioner of Building Control. The Regulations also contain provisions on compliance with design and construction requirements, installation of exterior features, and occupation of buildings.

The Environmental-friendly Local Governance Framework 2013 has been issued to add value to the environment-friendly local development concept encouraging environmental protection through local bodies. The vision of this framework is to establish environmental governance and create a sustainable environment-friendly society at household, village, municipality and district levels.