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1. The legal feasibility of adopting a sugar-sweetened beverage tax in seven sub-Saharan African countries

Author

Safura Abdool Karim, Agnes Erzse, Anne-Marie Thow, Hans Justus Amukugo, Charles Ruhara, Gemma Ahaibwe, Gershim Asiki, Mulenga M. Mukanu, Twalib Ngoma, Milka Wanjohi, Abel Karera, and Karen Hofman

Subjects
non-communicable diseases, ncd policy, fiscal policy, legal feasibility, sub-saharan africa, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270
Abstract

Background: A number of countries have adopted sugar-sweetened beverage taxes to prevent non-communicable diseases but there is variance in the structures and rates of the taxes. As interventions, sugar-sweetened beverage taxes could be cost-effective but must be compliant with existing legal and taxation systems. Objectives: To assess the legal feasibility of introducing or strengthening taxation laws related to sugar-sweetened beverages, for prevention of non-communicable diseases in seven countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Methods: We assessed the legal feasibility of adopting four types of sugar-sweetened beverage tax formulations in each of the seven countries, using the novel FELIP framework. We conducted a desk-based review of the legal system related to sugar-sweetened beverage taxation and assessed the barriers to, and facilitators and legal feasibility of, introducing each of the selected formulations by considering the existing laws, laws related to impacted sectors, legal infrastructure, and processes involved in adopting laws. Results: Six countries had legal mandates to prevent non-communicable diseases and protect the health of citizens. As of 2019, all countries had excise tax legislation. Five countries levied excise taxes on all soft drinks, but most did not exclusively target sugar-sweetened beverages, and taxation rates were well below the World Health Organization’s recommended 20%. In Uganda and Kenya, agricultural or HIV-related levies offered alternative mechanisms to disincentivise consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages without the introduction of new taxes. Nutrition-labelling laws in all countries made it feasible to adopt taxes linked to the sugar content of beverages, but there were lacunas in existing infrastructure for more sophisticated taxation structures. Conclusion: Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes are legally feasible in all seven countries Existing laws provide a means to implement taxes as a public health intervention.

Published
2021
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2. The legal feasibility of adopting a sugar-sweetened beverage tax in seven sub-Saharan African countries.

Author

Abdool Karim, Safura, Erzse, Agnes, Thow, Anne-Marie, Justus Amukugo, Hans, Ruhara, Charles, Ahaibwee, Gemma, Asiki, Gershim, Mukanu, Mulenga M., Ngoma, Twalib, Wanjohi, Milka, Karera, Abel, and Hofman, Karen

Subjects
TAX laws, BEVERAGE laws, NON-communicable diseases, BEVERAGES, PUBLIC health, CONCEPTUAL structures, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

Background: A number of countries have adopted sugar-sweetened beverage taxes to prevent non-communicable diseases but there is variance in the structures and rates of the taxes. As interventions, sugar-sweetened beverage taxes could be cost-effective but must be compliant with existing legal and taxation systems. Objectives: To assess the legal feasibility of introducing or strengthening taxation laws related to sugar-sweetened beverages, for prevention of non-communicable diseases in seven countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Methods: We assessed the legal feasibility of adopting four types of sugar-sweetened beverage tax formulations in each of the seven countries, using the novel FELIP framework. We conducted a desk-based review of the legal system related to sugar-sweetened beverage taxation and assessed the barriers to, and facilitators and legal feasibility of, introducing each of the selected formulations by considering the existing laws, laws related to impacted sectors, legal infrastructure, and processes involved in adopting laws. Results: Six countries had legal mandates to prevent non-communicable diseases and protect the health of citizens. As of 2019, all countries had excise tax legislation. Five countries levied excise taxes on all soft drinks, but most did not exclusively target sugar-sweetened beverages, and taxation rates were well below the World Health Organization's recommended 20%. In Uganda and Kenya, agricultural or HIV-related levies offered alternative mechanisms to disincentivise consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages without the introduction of new taxes. Nutrition-labelling laws in all countries made it feasible to adopt taxes linked to the sugar content of beverages, but there were lacunas in existing infrastructure for more sophisticated taxation structures. Conclusion: Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes are legally feasible in all seven countries Existing laws provide a means to implement taxes as a public health intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2021
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3. The legal feasibility of adopting a sugar-sweetened beverage tax in seven sub-Saharan African countries.

Author

Karim, Safura Abdool, Erzse, Agnes, Thow, Anne-Marie, Amukugo, Hans Justus, Ruhara, Charles, Ahaibwe, Gemma, Asiki, Gershim, Mukanu, Mulenga M., Ngoma, Twalib, Wanjoh, Milka, Karera, Abel, and Hofman, Karen

Subjects
TAX laws, BEVERAGE laws, NON-communicable diseases, BEVERAGES, PUBLIC health, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

Background: A number of countries have adopted sugar-sweetened beverage taxes to prevent non-communicable diseases but there is variance in the structures and rates of the taxes. As interventions, sugar-sweetened beverage taxes could be cost-effective but must be compliant with existing legal and taxation systems. Objectives: To assess the legal feasibility of introducing or strengthening taxation laws related to sugar-sweetened beverages, for prevention of non-communicable diseases in seven countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Methods: We assessed the legal feasibility of adopting four types of sugar-sweetened beverage tax formulations in each of the seven countries, using the novel FELIP framework. We conducted a desk-based review of the legal system related to sugar-sweetened beverage taxation and assessed the barriers to, and facilitators and legal feasibility of, introducing each of the selected formulations by considering the existing laws, laws related to impacted sectors, legal infrastructure, and processes involved in adopting laws. Results: Six countries had legal mandates to prevent non-communicable diseases and protect the health of citizens. As of 2019, all countries had excise tax legislation. Five countries levied excise taxes on all soft drinks, but most did not exclusively target sugar-sweetened beverages, and taxation rates were well below the World Health Organization's recommended 20%. In Uganda and Kenya, agricultural or HIV-related levies offered alternative mechanisms to disincentivise consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages without the introduction of new taxes. Nutrition-labelling laws in all countries made it feasible to adopt taxes linked to the sugar content of beverages, but there were lacunas in existing infrastructure for more sophisticated taxation structures. Conclusion: Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes are legally feasible in all seven countries Existing laws provide a means to implement taxes as a public health intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2021
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4. Legal feasibility study of the differentiation options

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In recent years, leading political actors and institutions have suggested further differentiation as a plausible scenario for the EU’s future, in fields such as economic governance, social Europe, migration, tax harmonisation, and defence. One central question is to what extent such scenarios require revision of the current EU Treaties and which ones can, on the contrary, be implemented under the current Treaty text. As the chances for Treaty revision are very remote, the latter option is the more promising. Under the current rules, the various forms of differentiated integration offer different costs and benefits due, in part, to the legal conditions and constraints applying to them. For example, enhanced cooperation (wherein a group of member states can ‘use’ the EU institutions) does not allow for self-selection of participating countries and can only be undertaken for specific projects and as a ‘last resort’. By contrast, separate agreements concluded under international law between ‘willing and able’ member states do allow for self-selection of the participants, but are less effective tools as they cannot use the legal instruments of EU law. This paper presents and weighs the advantages and costs of each of the forms of differentiated integration, in relation to the various policy areas in which they might be experimented in the coming years. It does so from a legal perspective.

Published
2022

5. External differentiated integration: legal feasibility and constitutional acceptability

Abstract

This set of five policy briefs draws the conclusions of five larger studies dealing with the legal feasibility and constitutional acceptability of the various mechanisms of differentiated integration (DI). Those conclusions also reflect on the future prospects for DI from the legal and constitutional perspectives. The policy briefs deal, in turn, (i) with the conditions set by the European treaties for the various mechanisms of differentiated integration, (ii) with the consequences of DI for democracy and the institutional balance in the EU, (iii) with the question whether, or to what extent, fundamental rights and the rule of law can be the object of DI, (iv) with the practical constraints imposed on DI by national constitutional laws; and (v) with the particular legal and institutional characteristics of DI in the relation with third countries.

Published
2022

6. Legal feasibility study of the differentiation options

Author

DE WITTE, Bruno

Subjects
Enhanced co-operation, Legal feasibility, Differentiated integration, European Union, Opt-out
Abstract

In recent years, leading political actors and institutions have suggested further differentiation as a plausible scenario for the EU’s future, in fields such as economic governance, social Europe, migration, tax harmonisation, and defence. One central question is to what extent such scenarios require revision of the current EU Treaties and which ones can, on the contrary, be implemented under the current Treaty text. As the chances for Treaty revision are very remote, the latter option is the more promising. Under the current rules, the various forms of differentiated integration offer different costs and benefits due, in part, to the legal conditions and constraints applying to them. For example, enhanced cooperation (wherein a group of member states can ‘use’ the EU institutions) does not allow for self-selection of participating countries and can only be undertaken for specific projects and as a ‘last resort’. By contrast, separate agreements concluded under international law between ‘willing and able’ member states do allow for self-selection of the participants, but are less effective tools as they cannot use the legal instruments of EU law. This paper presents and weighs the advantages and costs of each of the forms of differentiated integration, in relation to the various policy areas in which they might be experimented in the coming years. It does so from a legal perspective. This project received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 822304. The content of this document represents only the views of the InDivEU consortium and is its sole responsibility. The European Commission does not accept any responsibility for use that may be made of the information it contains.

Published
2022

7. Study of legal, political and social feasibility for the implementation of transfers for protection in Tunja according to Law 1801 of 2016

Author

Soler Cantillo, Francisco de Jesús and Tirado Acero, Misael

Subjects
Centros de Traslado por Protección, POLICIA - LEGISLACION, Legal Feasibility, Factibilidad Política, DERECHO DE POLICIA, Political Feasibility, CONTRAVENCIONES (DERECHO PENAL), Código Nacional de Policía, Factibilidad Social, National Police of Colombia, Factibilidad Legal, National Police Code, Transfer Centers for Protection, Social feasibility, Policía Nacional de Colombia
Abstract

El presente Artículo se desarrolla en torno al estudio de factibilidad legal, política y social; que se requieren de manera integral para la implementación de centros de traslado por protección, en la Ciudad de Tunja según la Ley 1801 del 29 de Julio de 2016, por la cual, se expidió el Código Nacional de Policía y Convivencia, cuyo trabajo de investigación es concluyente y se apoyó en el Método deductivo indirecto por inferencia de las conclusiones generadas luego de analizar los artículos pertinentes en el Código que especifican el ámbito de aplicación y autonomía; con prioridad en la creación de espacios de protección y convivencia que constituyen el cumplimiento institucional de los deberes y obligaciones de la Policía Nacional, como ejercicio del poder que otorgan sus funciones y actividades, conforme a lo planteado en la constitución política de Colombia y el ordenamiento jurídico vigente. Por lo anterior se llegaron a obtener conclusiones sustentadas en la factibilidad de proporcionar a la comunidad; distintos centros de protección que favorecen la convivencia, el respeto, el ejercicio responsable de la libertad, la dignidad, los deberes y los derechos que dan prioridad a la seguridad humana por parte de la Policía Nacional. The present article is developed around the study of legal, political and social feasibility; Which are required in an integral manner for the implementation of protection transfer centers in the City of Tunja according to Law 1801 of July 29, 2016, by which the National Code of Police and Coexistence was issued, whose research work Is conclusive and relied on the indirect deductive method by inference of the conclusions generated after analyzing the relevant articles in the Code that specify the scope and autonomy; With priority in the creation of spaces for protection and coexistence that constitute the institutional fulfillment of the duties and obligations of the National Police, as an exercise of the power granted by its functions and activities, as set out in the Colombian Constitution Current legal system. Due to the above, we reached conclusions based on the feasibility of providing the community; Different protection centers that promote coexistence, respect, responsible exercise of freedom, dignity, duties and rights that give priority to human security by the National Police.

Published
2017

8. Evolving the Local Fire Service Intelligence Enterprise in New York State: Implementing a Threat Liaison Officer Program

Author

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS, Covert, II, Robert M, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS, and Covert, II, Robert M

Abstract

Eleven years after the attacks of 9/11, the local fire departments in New York State (excluding New York City) have made limited progress toward increasing their involvement in the homeland security intelligence enterprise. The New York State (NYS) fire service has underused potential to be effective contributors, consumers, and collaborators with regard to intelligence and information sharing. As the threats facing the fire service and the citizens it protects continue to evolve, the local NYS fire service must build upon NYS's intelligence strengths and overcome existing gaps. This thesis recommends developing and implementing a locally initiated, statewide fire service inclusive Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) program. Based on four factors (effectiveness, efficiency, political and legal feasibility, and adaptability), a systematic policy options analysis compares three nationally recognized TLO programs to determine a recommended NYS TLO program model. A detailed implementation strategy is developed to address key stakeholder challenges. This thesis demonstrates that instituting a NYS fire service inclusive TLO program will be a catalyst for evolution. Increasing the local fire service's involvement with the homeland security intelligence enterprise is a natural evolution of the fire service's existing public safety mission.

Published
2012

9. Feasibility Study and Demonstration Project for Joint Military/Civilian Trauma Institute with a Burn Center

Author

TEXAS UNIV HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO, Stewart, Ronald M., TEXAS UNIV HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO, and Stewart, Ronald M.

Abstract

The purpose of this grant was to demonstrate the feasibility of a Trauma Institute and Burn Center with missions in patient care, research, and education. The following goals were met during this time period: a burn surgeon/director was recruited to improve the sustainability of the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Burn Center; Trauma Institute of San Antonio, Texas (TRISAT) members have studied how combining resources will generate greater financial sustainability; a national trauma consultant reviewed the financial/economic status of each program and presented recommendations; an independent legal firm reviewed issues related to military and civilian doctors providing services across hospital lines and submitted recommendations; the Surgical/Anesthesia Critical care fellowship program curriculum and rotation schedules have been integrated; patient databases and a regional trauma registry have been developed to allow the use of regional data for research, both military and civilian; trauma and burn surgeons have submitted protocols for joint research and have conducted multi-site clinical research; and the TRISAT Foundation has been incorporated in Texas. The goals of the program include improved survival rates of military and civilian casualties, increased innovation in combat casualty care, improved educational experience for surgical/critical care trainees, improved pre-hospital evaluation and resuscitation, and improved mass casualty/disaster response capabilities., The original document contains color images.

Published
2006

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