Law and Policy Database

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 Circular is a policy program for the enhancement and development of biomass Waste-to-Energy facilities in the Philippines.

The constitution of Tonga recognizes fundamental rights as stated in its Declaration of Rights. It provides for government in the form of a Constitutional Monarchy with a Cabinet, Legislative Assembly and Judiciary. It also provides that all land is owned by the king, and cannot be sold.

The Petitioner asked the court to ban intensive and semi-intensive shrimp farming in ecologically fragile zones. Citing the Indian Constitution, the Stockholm Declaration, as well as precautionary principle, sustainable development and inter-generational equity, the court granted the petition.

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan proposes a two-pronged strategy focusing on the need to bring the macroeconomic imbalances under control and to reverse the slow down, while also pushing for structural reforms in many areas that are critical for maintaining medium-term growth. It sets a target of 8% growth over the five-year period 2012-13 to 2016-17. Volume 2 covers the discussion on agriculture, industry, energy, transport, communication, rural development, urban development and other priority sectors.

A man killed his uncle, the latter's wife and two daughters. The court rejected the compounding of the offense, stating that the requirement of leave of court does not automatically affix a judicial stamp upon a compromise. This is particularly true if the compromises and the offender are both beneficiaries of the crime.

The Forestry and Climate Change Framework of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has the main objective of the management and protection of the national's forest resources as a renewable natural asset. It seeks to achieve the goal of ensuring that PNG people build their capacity to ensure ownership of carbon credits and to be resilient to the risks and impacts of climate change through implementing adaptation measures; contributing to mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions; improving decision-making and good governance; improving understanding of climate change and its effects; education and awareness; and developing and strengthening partnerships and cooperation.

The Renewable Energy Policy of Malaysia envisions national electricity supply security and sustainable socio-economic development through enhanced utilization of indigenous renewable energy resources. The five (5) Policy objectives embody elements of energy, industry and environmental policies.

The constitution of the Republic of Fiji defines the State and its citizens. It sets forth the Bill of Rights and provides the structure of government which consists of the Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary.