legislation

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That has been allowed in exceptional circumstances since 2011 under double jeopardy legislation, but the method of acquittal plays no part in that process.

From BBC

Amendments to proposed legislation are currently being considered - but Dame Sarah told Theresa May that nothing would make the bill safe enough to "protect the most vulnerable in our society".

From BBC

Concluding the cabinet discussion on the issue, the note recorded Blair saying the cabinet had rejected the commission's "more far-reaching proposals" of allowing Wales to make primary legislation.

From BBC

California has historically been a market that data centers have tried to avoid when possible because of the state’s high land and power costs and its onerous legislation.

From Los Angeles Times

The award recognised the committee's efforts in its oversight of legislation protecting the welfare of animals used in scientific research.

From BBC