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Europe human rights court rules Hungary asylum criminal law violates EU law

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The law was dubbed “Stop Soros,” referencing Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor George Soros. Late last week, the European Commission referred Hungary to the CJEU, alleging that Hungary failed to comply with a 2020 Court of Justice order, which required it to reform its exclusionary asylum law.

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Delhi court seeks police commissioner’s intervention in 2020 Delhi riot cases

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The Karkardooma District Court in East Delhi Sunday stated that the investigation standard for the northeast Delhi communal riots in February 2020 was “very poor.” The post Delhi court seeks police commissioner’s intervention in 2020 Delhi riot cases appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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5 Game-Changing Features MyCase Released in 2020

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Benson Varghese is the founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett , one of the largest and fastest-growing criminal defense firms in Fort Worth, Texas. The post 5 Game-Changing Features MyCase Released in 2020 appeared first on MyCase Blog. In May, Benson was named the 2019 Outstanding Young Lawyer of Tarrant County, Texas.

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Hong Kong deports Reporters Without Borders representative sent to monitor Jimmy Lai’s trial

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The government reiterated that press freedoms and the right to a fair trial by the judiciary exercising judicial power independently are protected rights under the Hong Kong Basic Law , the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and the 2020 National Security Law.

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China introduces list of prohibited actions for officials dealing with Beijing’s entrepreneurs

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China has implemented stringent laws penalizing commercial corruption, especially after President Xi Jinping promised in 2017 to “root out” corruption from the country.

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US Supreme Court: Oklahoma can prosecute crimes committed against Native Americans on tribal territory

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This decision clarifies the 2020 McGirt v. Since 1882, therefore, Congress has been specifically aware that state criminal laws apply to some extent in Indian country. On the Court’s account, Congress foolishly extended federal criminal law to tribal lands on a mistaken assumption that only tribal law would otherwise apply.

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European Court of Human Rights will review Credit Suisse’ trespass case against climate activists

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While the activists were initially acquitted in January 2020 , the Swiss appeal court reversed that decision. Earlier in 2020, Roger Federer made a statement showing his support for the hashtag #RogerWakeUpNow. The case was seen as an important precedent for climate protestors.

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