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Kenya Supreme Court overturns decision declaring Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional

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The Supreme Court of Kenya reversed the Court of Appeal ruling on Tuesday that declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. President Ruto signed the Finance Act 2023 into law on June 26, 2023, but it was later contested for unconstitutionality in the High Court.

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ICC finds Mongolia failed to comply with request to arrest Putin

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled unanimously on Thursday that Mongolia failed to comply with its request to arrest and surrender Russian President Vladimir Putin. The court referred Mongolia’s non-compliance to the Assembly of State Parties (ASP), which oversees the administration of the court.

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Armenia Parliament to consider ratifying Rome Statute

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Armenian state news agency Armenpress reported Friday that the country’s parliament will consider ratifying the Rome Statute. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is the treaty that established the ICC. Armenia signed the Rome Statute in October 1999 but has not ratified it.

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Ukraine parliament ratifies Rome Statute of the ICC

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The Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine voted on Wednesday to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court , making Ukraine a state party. The Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, claimed that ratifying the Rome Statute demonstrates Ukraine’s “unwavering commitment to strengthening international justice.

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Montana Supreme Court affirms landmark climate ruling in favor of youth activists

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The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a state law violated the youth plaintiffs’ right to a clean and healthful environment under the state constitution. ” The court also ruled against the state’s argument that the plaintiffs lacked standing in the case.

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Kenya victims of abduction call for ICC investigation

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Victims in Kenya urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Sunday to investigate alleged cases of abduction amid a rise in human rights violations across the country. The claim is that these attacks against civilians amount to crimes against humanity, prohibited under Article 7 of the Rome Statute.

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ICJ holds hearings on states’ legal obligations with respect to climate change

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN), commenced hearings on the obligations of States concerning climate change on Monday. The request for an advisory opinion from the ICJ was submitted in March 2023, following the unanimous adoption of Resolution 77/276 by the UN General Assembly.

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