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Australia justice system is failing victims of sexual violence: report

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Further, the report recommended providing all complainants with access to independent legal advice and representation, given the unique position complainants of sexual violence are in, as compared to other complainants. million) to implement the more immediate steps such as funding for sexual assault legal services across the country.

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Mexico human rights groups call for additional reforms to legal capacity protections

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Over 100 human rights groups sent a letter Thursday to the Mexican Congress asking state legislatures to increase and improve legal capacity protections by reforming their civil codes and notary public legislation to provide alternative guardianships for vulnerable groups, particularly older people and people with disabilities.

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California lawmakers introduce bill to legalize psychedelic mushroom therapy

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” He also noted that “… if the bill passes this year, treatments will be available in 2026 or 2027.” ” The post California lawmakers introduce bill to legalize psychedelic mushroom therapy appeared first on JURIST - News. Too many people suffer in silence.”

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Disability rights groups challenges Canada’s assisted dying law in court

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The legal challenge is grounded under sections 7 and 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In their press release announcing their legal challenge, Krista Carr, Executive Vice-President of Inclusion Canada stated: People are dying. The earliest date of the mental health implementation is now March 17, 2027.

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

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Stage Two is set for 2026 and 2027, during which the funding will be used to design and test the effectiveness of a new type of criminal trial aimed at “prevention and early intervention.” The post Australia attorney-general to improve sexual assault laws through new funding appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Legal Geek 2022: where innovation and legal tech converge

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The legal industry has been slow to adopt new technologies due to several critical factors, but it has eventually picked up the pace. In 2021, the global legal tech market generated revenues of $27.6 billion and analysts predict it will grow at a CAGR of over 4% between 2021 and 2027. Write to sales@cenza.co

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Utah Sandbox OKs Two Programs Enabling Non-Lawyers To Give Legal Advice On Medical Debt

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Two non-profit pilot programs won approval this week under Utah’s regulatory sandbox to provide non-lawyer legal assistance to individuals with medical debt. Both programs were approved May 7 by the Utah Supreme Court’s Office of Legal Innovation , which oversees the sandbox and reviews and approves applicants.

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