Czech Parliament set to approve new measures on attorney escrows and corporate gender quotas

The Czech Parliament is set to cast a final vote today on a series of legislative amendments, including new rules aimed at preventing embezzlement in attorney escrows and the introduction of gender quotas for women in the management of large companies.

The proposed amendment to attorney escrow regulations seeks to enhance protections against financial mismanagement, ensuring stricter oversight and safeguarding clients’ funds. Meanwhile, the legislation on gender quotas aims to increase female representation in corporate leadership, aligning the country with broader European Union directives promoting gender equality in the business sector.

Also up for final consideration is an amendment mandating the installation of cameras in slaughterhouses. Lawmakers may introduce an additional provision allowing ritual slaughter with prior stunning for commercial purposes.

In the opening round of deliberations this afternoon, MPs will review a government-backed amendment to hunting regulations. The proposed law would require hunters to meet state-imposed minimum quotas for game hunting or face financial penalties. However, the Czech Hunting Union has expressed skepticism, arguing that the legislation fails to adequately address the problem of overpopulation and its impact on forests.

Several other significant bills are also pending final approval in the lower house. These include legislation to establish a children’s ombudsman, recognize the status of artists, and provide an official background framework for the newly elected president. Additional measures aim to strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence and simplify divorce proceedings.

Another key proposal under discussion concerns increased oversight of large acquisitions and public contracts involving companies from outside the European Union. Lawmakers are expected to raise the threshold for small-scale contracts that do not require a formal tendering process by one-third, in an effort to streamline procurement procedures while maintaining transparency.

As the legislative session progresses, attention will be focused on the potential implications of these reforms across various sectors, from legal and corporate governance to environmental and social policy.

Source: CTK