Many countries sought to strengthen existing laws regarding the exploitation of children.

She led a liberal majority that strengthened environmental laws and consumer rights.

Like the rest of Europe, the country is gradually strengthening laws to thwart terrorists.

Indeed, he has provoked a backlash in eight states, which are strengthening laws against assisted suicide.

Once elected, he sponsored several measures to strengthen drunken driving laws.

But progress in coordinating investigations and strengthening Canadian laws has been slow.

"We always look for opportunities to strengthen laws," he said.

In May 1985, the town imposed a one-year moratorium on commercial construction while officials strengthened zoning laws.

Environmentalists had hoped to strengthen these and other laws.

Strengthening relevant laws and their enforcement remains the biggest challenge ahead.