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Mexico Supreme Court narrowly gives clearance to controversial judicial reforms

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The Supreme Court of Mexico narrowly denied a challenge to controversial judicial reforms on Tuesday that were enacted by the government in September of this year. The second phase will take place in 2027, to fill the rest of the positions. ” In 2025, the new five member judicial disciplinary court will also be elected.

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Australia justice system is failing victims of sexual violence: report

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The community rightly expects, and the rule of law requires, a justice system that is safe and accessible, yet we heard time and again from people who did not trust the system enough to engage in the first place or were let down when they did. ” The federal government is yet to respond to the report’s 64 recommendations.

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Australia attorney-general to improve sexual assault laws through new funding

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million will be dedicated to improving sexual assault laws across the country. Stage one will see the creation of a Law Reform Commission and an Export Advisory Group to explore the issues and provide recommendations, along with increased efforts to unify sexual assault and consent laws across Australia.

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HRW reports Tanzania government coercing Maasai residents into relocation

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The government of Tanzania is implementing policies intended to force Maasai residents to relocate outside of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday. ” Tanzania has ratified both the UNDHR and the UNDRIP and is subject to each of these sources of international law.

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New York City’s Building Electrification Law Wins in District Court

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City of New York , plumbing and building trade groups challenged New York Citys Local Law 154 of 2021 , a piece of legislation that prohibits fossil fuel combustion in most new buildings. This blog post discusses Local Law 154, unpacks Judge Abrams decision, and ends with a refresher on California Restaurant Association v.

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China establishes criminal provisions for acts that support Taiwan independence

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The Chinese government has established a set of rules Friday that criminalizes any person or entity with pro-democracy inclinations for Taiwan. government released on Thursday showed that the Chinese government has expedited expansion on its military presence in the Taiwan Strait. A Pentagon report by the U.S.

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Kenya dispatch: Africa Climate Summit’s Nairobi Declaration makes continental commitment to policies and laws addressing climate change

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Edwin Gakunga is a student at the Kenya School of Law and a JURIST Assistant Editor. Furthermore, the announcement of a new National Climate Change Action Plan (2023-2027) and the Kenya Climate Change Act (Amendment) 2023 highlights Kenya’s dedication to guiding climate action and ensuring compliance.

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