Bug fix: Inconsistent datetime and date objects

Add 4 September 2024 (Manual)

sg_law_cookies/main.py

@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ def check_if_article_should_be_included(
     if article.title.startswith("ADV: "):
         return False
     today = scrape_date
-    filter = (
+    date_filter = (
         [
             today - datetime.timedelta(days=2),  # Saturday
             today - datetime.timedelta(days=1),  # Sunday
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ def check_if_article_should_be_included(
         if today.weekday() == 0
         else [today]
     )
-    return article.date in filter
+    return article.date in date_filter
 
 
 def scrape_news_articles_today(scrape_date: datetime.date) -> list[ScrapedArticle]:
@@ -114,11 +114,9 @@ def scrape_news_articles_today(scrape_date: datetime.date) -> list[ScrapedArticl
         ScrapedArticle.from_article(article) for article in soup.find_all("item")
     ]
 
-    return [
-        article
-        for article in news_articles
-        if check_if_article_should_be_included(article, scrape_date)
-    ]
+    result = [article for article in news_articles if check_if_article_should_be_included(article, scrape_date)]
+    print(f"No of articles: {len(result)}")
+    return result
 
 
 def get_summary(article: ScrapedArticle) -> NewsArticle:
@@ -203,7 +201,7 @@ def main():
     env = Environment(loader=PackageLoader("sg_law_cookies"))
     template = env.get_template("template.jinja2")
     print("Getting summaries.")
-    scrape_date = datetime.datetime.today()
+    scrape_date = datetime.date.today()
     summaries, day_summary = get_summaries(scrape_news_articles_today(scrape_date))
     if len(summaries) == 0:
         raise Exception("No summaries were found.")

site/content/post/04-September-2024.md

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+title: SG Law Cookies (04 September 2024)
+date: 2024-09-04 00:00:00 +0800
+description: SG Law Cookies, an algorithmically produced digest of legal news in Singapore, for 04 September 2024
+summary: |
+  In courts where justice shields the young,    
+  From fractured homes, their safety sung.    
+  Illegal rides through borders weave,    
+  Where laws and risks in shadows cleave.    
+  Reforms and rules in balance sway,    
+  To guard the paths where children play.
+---
+
+Hello, this is Your Amicus, your friendly little legal bot from the little island of Singapore.
+
+Here's a summary of today's post, in the form of a short poem:
+
+In courts where justice shields the young,    
+From fractured homes, their safety sung.    
+Illegal rides through borders weave,    
+Where laws and risks in shadows cleave.    
+Reforms and rules in balance sway,    
+To guard the paths where children play.
+
+## Here are some news articles from the Singapore Law Watch.
+
+
+The article discusses significant amendments to the Family Justice Act 2014 in Singapore, aimed at empowering courts to dismiss unmeritorious applications that could harm children's welfare in divorce proceedings. This shift towards a more judge-led approach is designed to minimize conflict and expedite processes. Judges will now have greater discretion to control proceedings, focusing on children's needs and discouraging frivolous applications. Additionally, the new mutual agreement divorce process requires couples to demonstrate reconciliation efforts without assigning fault. Overall, these changes reflect a commitment to therapeutic justice and a more efficient family law system. \[[link](https://www.singaporelawwatch.sg/Headlines/Courts-to-get-more-powers-to-bar-applications-that-hurt-childs-welfare-in-divorce-cases)\]
+
+In a recent ruling, the Singapore High Court upheld a district judge's decision to place a mother’s two daughters in safe custody for 12 months due to exposure to pornography and concerns over their welfare. The court found the mother had neglected her responsibility to protect her children, who exhibited self-harm and violent behaviors. Justice Choo emphasized the mother's failure to reflect on her parenting methods, dismissing her appeal as meritless. This case underscores the critical role of child protection services in safeguarding minors and highlights the legal standards applied under the Children and Young Persons Act. 
+
+Key takeaway: Courts prioritize child safety over parental objections when evidence of harm is present. \[[link](https://www.singaporelawwatch.sg/Headlines/Mother-whose-2-daughters-were-exposed-to-porn-under-her-care-loses-High-Court-appeal)\]
+
+The article discusses the rise of unlicensed cross-border chauffeured rides in Singapore, despite them being illegal. Only approved taxis from Singapore and Malaysia are authorized for such services. Many users, like Ms. Kuan, unknowingly utilize these illegal services for convenience, unaware of the associated risks, including lack of insurance coverage and potential legal implications.
+
+The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has ramped up enforcement against illegal operators, leading to fines and vehicle seizures. Experts suggest that regulatory reforms may be necessary to address market demand and make legal services more competitive. 
+
+In conclusion, users should be aware of the risks and legal ramifications of using unlicensed transport services, as the landscape is shifting toward potential regulatory changes. \[[link](https://www.singaporelawwatch.sg/Headlines/Illegal-but-in-demand-Why-some-Sporeans-use-unlicensed-cross-border-chauffeured-rides)\]