Puerto Rico updated its century-old civil code, but critics say the language could set back gains for LGBTQ people, especially trans people and women's right to legal abortion.

The implementation of a Uniform Civil Code has featured heavily in the BJP’s election manifestos over the years, whose conservative Hindu-nationalist ideals stand in stark contrast to the ...

China's first-ever Civil Code comes into force on January 1, 2021. The new law provides legal protection to all kinds of private rights, responding to major public concerns and putting people's ...

Compiling the civil code is in itself a political expression. The General Provisions reflect the country's political system and correspond with the socialist core values.

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill: The UCC seeks to establish a unified legal framework applicable to all religious communities in India, covering aspects like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and more.