Amendment to the Constitution proposed by the Slovak government: Rights of same-sex couples to adoption restricted, gender change becomes more difficult
"We have two sexes, male and female" determined by birth, says government proposal
Iraq: Law permits child marriages from the age of nine
Strong reactions - Activists say it is "legalising child rape"
Those who commit new offences while they are released on parole must go to prison
The detention period for members of criminal or terrorist organisations and gangs is extended beyond 12 months