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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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Pakistan amends criminal laws on sexual assault while excluding chemical castration as a punishment

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The Pakistan Parliament passed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2021 Thursday which amends the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. In an interview in 2020 , Prime Minister Khan had said that chemical castration was an alternative to public hanging which would not be internationally acceptable.

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Ireland parliament indicates approval of assisted dying legislation recommendation

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The vote has no legal effects but indicates support for legislation in the area. ” The Criminal Law (Suicide) Act 1993 decriminalized suicide in Ireland but assisting another person’s suicide–through aiding, abetting, counseling or procuring–remains a criminal offense with a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison.

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Proposed India state bill would punish rape with death penalty

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It will be presented in two parts, the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law Act, 2020 and the Special Court and Machinery for Implementation of Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law, 2020. The Act will go before the Maharashtra legislature for vote this winter.

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5 Game-Changing Features MyCase Released in 2020

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In response to the emerging challenges sweeping the legal industry this year, MyCase released a number of features that helped attorneys and supporting staff work full-time from anywhere, engage clients virtually, and continue to get paid promptly with zero disruption to business. 18:31 – Intake Forms.

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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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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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