Penalties Archives

August 20, 2025
International
World

Fines up to BD 3,000: Bahrain introduces faster penalties for minor offenses | World News

New law allows judges to impose fines up to BD 3,000, sometimes bypassing full trials/Image: File His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has enacted Decree-Law No. (32) of 2025, introducing significant amendments to Bahrain’s Criminal Procedure Law. The changes, targeting minor criminal offenses, streamline prosecution and empower Public Prosecution to handle such cases […]

April 4, 2025
International
World

EU to impose major penalties on Elon Musk’s X for violating disinformation law

The European Union regulators are preparing to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk’s social media platform X for breaching the Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark law aimed at curbing illicit content and disinformation, according to a report by The New York Times. The penalties, expected to be announced this summer, could include a fine […]