The House of Representatives gave final approval to amendments to the law regulating police officers’ performance and disciplinary measures against them. Under the amendments to the Police Authority Act, only the general director of the Interior Ministry’s disciplinary department will have the power to take action against police officers, taking away powers from security chiefs. The amendments also give the Supreme Council of Police the authority to require police officers to take early retirement or move into a civilian role if they fail to meet policing standards.

AND- Unified Ins. Act is back on the docket: The House Economic Affairs Committee began its discussion of the Unified Ins. Act yesterday. Approved by the Senate last April, the bill has been more than four years in the making and would give the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) broad new powers to regulate the sector, make ins. compulsory for SMEs and freelancers, and set up new economic courts to mediate disputes. Discussions will continue today and tomorrow.