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Clarence Thomas Learned Nothing From The Mess He Helped Create Regarding Section 230, Blogs Ignorantly About 230 Yet Again

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Commonwealth leaders announce discussions on UK slavery reparations

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The schedule for the meeting was released during the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, stating that the leaders will “play an active role in bringing about such inclusive conversations,” referring to discussions on reparatory justice regarding the trans-Atlantic trade and chattel enslavement of Africans.

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India court orders sanctions against journalist over ‘anti-India sentiment’ posts

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However, when the Delhi Police did not take action, she approached the Saket Court under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which allows a magistrate to order an investigation if the police fail to act on a complaint. Present application under Section 156(3) CrPC is allowed.

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Amnesty International calls for immediate release of Sierra Leone TV star detained for “Insulting” President

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The Amnesty International researcher also raised concerns about the legislation under which Hunt has been charged: Amnesty International has already expressed its concern about the law used to prosecute Hawa Hunt the Cyber Security and Crime Act 2021. The countrys 1991 Constitution guarantees protection for these fundamental rights.

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South Africa president signs bill redefining compensation requirements for government expropriated land

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. “While… the Constitution allows for acts of redress and restitution, including land reform, we have serious reservations about the procedure as well as important substantive aspects of the [Act]. We are in discussions with our legal team to formulate our case,” a DA press release stated.

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Court weighs Louisiana redistricting with second majority-Black district

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Several of the courts conservative justices expressed skepticism about the map and about whether the 2022 ruling on which Louisiana relied to justify the creation of a second majority-Black district in the state was actually correct, but it was unclear whether those concerns would be enough to uphold the lower courts ruling.

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UK Metropolitan Police publishes new charter governing stop and search power

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The Commissioner of the Met, Sir Mark Rowley, stated that the charter “is not about doing less stop and search. It is about doing it better by improving the quality of encounters, informed by the views of the public it is intended to protect.”