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Five killed in stampede at Kenya anti-constitution rally
An anti-constitution rally in Nairobi's Uhuru Park turned deadly on Sunday after two explosions caused a stampede leaving five dead and more than 70 injured. The rally was organized by Christian groups opposed to Kenya's draft constitution (More) |
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Kenya judges rule Islamic courts unconstitutional
A Kenyan constitutional court ruled Monday that inclusion of Islamic "Kadhi" courts in the nation's current constitution is illegal and discriminatory. The Kadhi court system, which elevates Islam over the country's other religi (More) |
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Kenya AG publishes draft constitution
Kenyan Attorney General Amos Wako on Thursday published the country's draft constitution , which proposes more balance of power in the government. President Mwai Kibaki , Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka have all (More) |
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Kenya parliament approves constitution draft
The Kenyan Parliament on Thursday unanimously approved a draft constitution . The vote follows two days of contentious debate , though none of the many proposals for amendment passed, and the draft remained as introduced by the Committee of Expert (More) |
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ICC judges seek additional information on Kenya post-election violence investigation
Judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber II requested Friday that chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo provide additional information regarding his request to open a formal investigation into allegations of crimes aga (More) |
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Kenya parliamentary committee abolishes prime minister position in draft constitution
Kenya's Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on Thursday recommended eliminating the position of prime minister in the country's draft constitution . Other PSC proposals [Daily Nation report] include an expanded parliament, with some seats (More) |
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Kenya forming special tribunal to hear HIV-related legal issues
Kenyan officials on Thursday announced the creation of a special tribunal to hear legal claims dealing with HIV , including discrimination and medical confidentiality cases. The tribunal will have the legal standing and powers of a subordinate cour (More) |
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Kenya lawmakers refuse to include equal marriage rights for women in constitution
Kenya's Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) decided Tuesday not to grant women equal marriage rights to men in the new constitution. References to civil society, religious groups, and rights of gays were also omitted [Daily Nation report] as th (More) |
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ICC assigns judges to Kenya post-election violence situation
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced Friday that it has assigned [decision, PDF; press release] three judges to the situation involving the violence perpetrated in the wake of Kenya's 2007 presidential elections . The decision came (More) |
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ICC prosecutor seeking formal investigation into Kenya post-election violence
International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo on Thursday announced that he will ask the ICC to open a formal inquiry into violence perpetrated in the wake of Kenya's 2007 presidential elections . Following a meeting t (More) |
Acts of Union creates Great Britain
On May 1, 1707, the two Acts of Union went into effect, implementing the Treaty of Union and thereby uniting the Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Scotland to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain. The Union with Scotland Act was passed by the Parliament of England in 1706, and the Scottish Parliament promulgated the Union with England Act.
Learn more about the Acts of Union from the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
