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SCLA Legal Observatory
Follow legal developments in China, Switzerland and the European Union. Understand what has changed, who may be affected and why it matters for cross-border cooperation, responsible business and public rights. Every explanation connects you to its original sources.
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Status unclear12 October 2026
The West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts in Hong Kong SAR sentenced a 37-year-old Mainland male passenger to 11 months' imprisonment and a $2,000 fine for illegal importation of duty-not-paid cigarettes and alternative smoking products.
Court judgment11 October 2026
Four property owners in Hong Kong SAR were convicted and fined a total of $1,181,400 at Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts for persistent failure to comply with statutory removal and repair orders regarding unauthorized industrial…
Court judgment11 October 2026
An unreported Spanish judgment from Alicante ordered a Mexican gestational surrogate to pay child maintenance to a Spanish father, following mandatory Spanish rules that establish legal motherhood by childbirth regardless of genetic connection or…
Court judgment11 October 2026
An analysis published on the European Law Blog by Teresa Pareja Sánchez examines the European Commission's 'EU Inc.' proposal, highlighting structural gaps in labour-law safeguards, worker participation, and equity-based remuneration.
Draft legislation11 October 2026
Following Mario Draghi’s report on European competitiveness, the European Union has begun process steps to simplify its legal framework, aiming to reduce administrative burdens on companies and foster a more favourable business environment.
Status unclear11 October 2026
Addressing a UN General Assembly side event, International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO called for urgent, coordinated action to reopen Black Sea grain exports, warning of storage limits in Ukraine…
Status unclear11 October 2026
In June 2026, the European Commission proposed extending temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians by one year, while seeking to exclude Ukrainian men of conscription age and reservists who do not comply with military obligations…
Draft legislation11 October 2026
A book review published on Conflict of Laws .net analyzes Lemuel L. Lopez's comparative legal work on choice of forum clauses in Asia, detailing how common law and civil law jurisdictions—including mainland China, Hong…
Status unclear11 October 2026
Chun Yuen Engineer (HK) Company Limited was fined $60,000 at Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts on October 8, 2026, for violating the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance following a fatal 2025 accident during roof waterproofing…
Court judgment11 October 2026
The redeveloped Huanggang Port officially opens on October 12, 2026, introducing a co-location arrangement with 'collaborative inspection and joint clearance' between Hong Kong SAR and Shenzhen. Under the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area…
Rules in force11 October 2026
Hong Kong Customs collaborated with the North District Council, Police, Department of Health, and Housing Department on October 7, 2026, to conduct anti-illicit cigarette publicity in Sheung Shui, highlighting statutory penalties and the Duty…
Rules in force11 October 2026
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