Latest items for SAB-LAW-2
Oct. 15, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"They said that while the Speaker could decide to allow babies to accompany their mothers in exceptional circumstances, the ‘firm expectation should remain that members do not participate in proceedings while caring for a baby'" (para 3). Young babies need their mothers, in part because they need to breastfeed frequently. However, babies are not allowed to be cared for, including being breastfed, during Parliament meetings (ET - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"They said that while the Speaker could decide to allow babies to accompany their mothers in exceptional circumstances, the ‘firm expectation should remain that members do not participate in proceedings while caring for a baby'" (para 3). Young babies need their mothers, in part because they need to breastfeed frequently. However, babies are not allowed to be cared for, including being breastfed, during Parliament meetings (ET - CODER COMMENT).
Dec. 17, 2022, 10:28 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
According to Textbox 1: "You are protected in public places such as parks, sports and leisure facilities, public buildings and when using public transport such as buses, trains and planes. You are protected in shops, public, restaurants and hotels regardless of how big of small. You are also protected in places like hospitals, theatres, cinemas and petrol stations" (para 26). This is related to women who breastfeed (MV-coder comment).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
According to Textbox 1: "You are protected in public places such as parks, sports and leisure facilities, public buildings and when using public transport such as buses, trains and planes. You are protected in shops, public, restaurants and hotels regardless of how big of small. You are also protected in places like hospitals, theatres, cinemas and petrol stations" (para 26). This is related to women who breastfeed (MV-coder comment).
Jan. 6, 2022, 12:09 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Breastfeeding in public is not restricted, but women are encourage not to show their breast while breastfeeding. If women are publicly breastfeeding you can hardly tell they are. They have a big hijab (scarf) covering her breast and baby" (1).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Breastfeeding in public is not restricted, but women are encourage not to show their breast while breastfeeding. If women are publicly breastfeeding you can hardly tell they are. They have a big hijab (scarf) covering her breast and baby" (1).
Aug. 27, 2021, 1:01 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Female MPs will be allowed to bring their newborn children in to the House of Commons and breastfeed them on the famous green benches, new Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said today. He said that he would overturn a 20-year ban on women feeding their children during lengthy debates either in the chamber or committee rooms, to help new mothers" (para 1-2). Previously, it was illegal to breastfeed in the House of Commons, however that ban is no longer in place (JLR-CODER COMMENT). "Baroness Boothroyd ruled that breastfeeding was not allowed in the Commons chamber in 2000 when she was speaker. But Sir Lindsay said he would not block breastfeeding when asked...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Female MPs will be allowed to bring their newborn children in to the House of Commons and breastfeed them on the famous green benches, new Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said today. He said that he would overturn a 20-year ban on women feeding their children during lengthy debates either in the chamber or committee rooms, to help new mothers" (para 1-2). Previously, it was illegal to breastfeed in the House of Commons, however that ban is no longer in place (JLR-CODER COMMENT). "Baroness Boothroyd ruled that breastfeeding was not allowed in the Commons chamber in 2000 when she was speaker. But Sir Lindsay said he would not block breastfeeding when asked...more
Sept. 1, 2017, 11:46 a.m.
Countries: Philippines
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
“Breastfeeding is protected by various laws in the Philippines, which grants mothers the right to breastfeed in public” (para 9).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
“Breastfeeding is protected by various laws in the Philippines, which grants mothers the right to breastfeed in public” (para 9).
Feb. 29, 2016, 9:23 a.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
""Breastfeeding is not restricted in public. It is not illegal or considered indecent exposure. However, it is not common to see it occur in public, especially in the towns and in the cities. It will be more embarrassing there. In the villages, you will see this occur openly more often, but in other areas in Ukraine it is mostly done in private." Anna Cheburei" (17)
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
""Breastfeeding is not restricted in public. It is not illegal or considered indecent exposure. However, it is not common to see it occur in public, especially in the towns and in the cities. It will be more embarrassing there. In the villages, you will see this occur openly more often, but in other areas in Ukraine it is mostly done in private." Anna Cheburei" (17)
Sept. 27, 2012, 2:14 p.m.
Countries: New Zealand
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"The Employment Relations (Breaks, Infant Feeding, and Other Matters) Amendment Act of 2008 which promotes breastfeeding in the workplace" (2)
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"The Employment Relations (Breaks, Infant Feeding, and Other Matters) Amendment Act of 2008 which promotes breastfeeding in the workplace" (2)
Aug. 9, 2011, 10:25 p.m.
Countries: Colombia
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Breastfeeding is not restricted at all, on the contrary is permitted and protected by the law (article 43 of the Constitution) and by the national institutions that protect infants, such as the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar), hospitals, and others. Also, the Constitutional Court in its precedents of law has determined two important concepts: the “maternity privilege” and the “reinforced work stability” for the women that are pregnant or breastfeeding, until the baby is 6 months old. These two concepts have established a special protection for women that protect them from restrictions or discriminations, and also from being fired from work. In Colombia, you may find initiatives such as...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Breastfeeding is not restricted at all, on the contrary is permitted and protected by the law (article 43 of the Constitution) and by the national institutions that protect infants, such as the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar), hospitals, and others. Also, the Constitutional Court in its precedents of law has determined two important concepts: the “maternity privilege” and the “reinforced work stability” for the women that are pregnant or breastfeeding, until the baby is 6 months old. These two concepts have established a special protection for women that protect them from restrictions or discriminations, and also from being fired from work. In Colombia, you may find initiatives such as...more
Sept. 28, 2010, 12:08 p.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"The law protects pregnancy, maternity, breastfeeding" (2). "Organic Law 3 / 2007 of 22 March for the effective equality between women and men: Art.8: Discrimination because of pregnancy or maternity. Any unfavorable treatment of women related to pregnancy or maternity constitutes direct discrimination on grounds of sex" (2)
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"The law protects pregnancy, maternity, breastfeeding" (2). "Organic Law 3 / 2007 of 22 March for the effective equality between women and men: Art.8: Discrimination because of pregnancy or maternity. Any unfavorable treatment of women related to pregnancy or maternity constitutes direct discrimination on grounds of sex" (2)
Sept. 24, 2010, 2:07 p.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"The Bahamas has not ratified ILO Convention 183 and Recommendation 191 the Maternity Protection Convention which supports breastfeeding for working mothers. The country's maternity leave legislation and its HIV and Infant feeding policy both create an enabling environment to support ratification. Ratification would strengthen the principle of daily breastfeeding breaks for working women" (100). "Lactation management programme: This programme encourages the creation of breastfeeding-friendly environments throughout the Bahamas. Women are encouraged to exclusively breast feed their children for at least the first six months of life. In the year 2002, legislation increased provisions of maternity leave and provided twelve (12) weeks paid maternity leave every three (3) years, facilitating women...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"The Bahamas has not ratified ILO Convention 183 and Recommendation 191 the Maternity Protection Convention which supports breastfeeding for working mothers. The country's maternity leave legislation and its HIV and Infant feeding policy both create an enabling environment to support ratification. Ratification would strengthen the principle of daily breastfeeding breaks for working women" (100). "Lactation management programme: This programme encourages the creation of breastfeeding-friendly environments throughout the Bahamas. Women are encouraged to exclusively breast feed their children for at least the first six months of life. In the year 2002, legislation increased provisions of maternity leave and provided twelve (12) weeks paid maternity leave every three (3) years, facilitating women...more
Sept. 10, 2010, 2:23 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
In 2007, the New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 was amended to specifically prohibit discrimination in public life on the grounds of breastfeeding, which includes the act of expressing milk. (13) In 2007, Western Australia reviewed its Equal Opportunity Act 1984. The review recommended that the Act include breastfeeding as a ground of unlawful discrimination, and that government departments and agencies show how they are identifying and eliminating discriminating practices and promoting equal outcomes for women as employees and as their clients. (14) In April 2008, family-friendlier sitting hours were introduced in the New South Wales Parliament, which is also accredited by the Australian Breastfeeding Association as a breastfeeding-friendly workplace....more
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
In 2007, the New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 was amended to specifically prohibit discrimination in public life on the grounds of breastfeeding, which includes the act of expressing milk. (13) In 2007, Western Australia reviewed its Equal Opportunity Act 1984. The review recommended that the Act include breastfeeding as a ground of unlawful discrimination, and that government departments and agencies show how they are identifying and eliminating discriminating practices and promoting equal outcomes for women as employees and as their clients. (14) In April 2008, family-friendlier sitting hours were introduced in the New South Wales Parliament, which is also accredited by the Australian Breastfeeding Association as a breastfeeding-friendly workplace....more
Aug. 19, 2010, 4:42 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Articles 184 provides for one hour per day during working hours for mothers whobreastfeed their children for one year from the date of child delivery" (par. 2).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Articles 184 provides for one hour per day during working hours for mothers whobreastfeed their children for one year from the date of child delivery" (par. 2).
March 6, 2010, 7:33 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
According to the 2008 Benefits Survey from the Society for Human Resource Management for human resource professionals,starting in 2008 25% of their organizations offer a lactation program or designated area for breast feeding (57).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
According to the 2008 Benefits Survey from the Society for Human Resource Management for human resource professionals,starting in 2008 25% of their organizations offer a lactation program or designated area for breast feeding (57).
Feb. 13, 2010, 11:11 a.m.
Countries: Brunei
Variables: SAB-LAW-1, SAB-LAW-2
“The Ministry of Health Breast-feeding Policy was launched in August 2001. All four government hospitals have adopted the WHO/UNICEF 10 steps to successful breast-feeding. Since 2000, health care staff involved in the management of pregnant and postnatal mothers and newborn infants have undergone an 18-hour lactation management training session. The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes is incorporated in the Ministry of Health Breast-feeding Policy. Maternity leave has been increased to 56 days; it was formerly 28 days before delivery and one month after delivery. Mothers can also add their annual leave to these days. It is possible to take a short leave of absence during working time to...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-1, SAB-LAW-2
“The Ministry of Health Breast-feeding Policy was launched in August 2001. All four government hospitals have adopted the WHO/UNICEF 10 steps to successful breast-feeding. Since 2000, health care staff involved in the management of pregnant and postnatal mothers and newborn infants have undergone an 18-hour lactation management training session. The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes is incorporated in the Ministry of Health Breast-feeding Policy. Maternity leave has been increased to 56 days; it was formerly 28 days before delivery and one month after delivery. Mothers can also add their annual leave to these days. It is possible to take a short leave of absence during working time to...more
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Cyprus
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Czech Republic
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Estonia
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Finland
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: France
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Germany
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Greece
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Hungary
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Ireland
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Latvia
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Slovakia
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Slovenia
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Jan. 28, 2010, 10:53 a.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).
Variables: SAB-LAW-2
"Protection of breastfeeding is largely based on the elimination of obstacles through full implementation of the International Code and maternity protection legislation. A role is played also by protection from discrimination against breastfeeding in public, biased media portrayals and free formula milk schemes for disadvantaged groups" (22).