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Thousands of lawyers in Delhi, India protest three new criminal laws

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Thousands of lawyers in the Indian capital city of Delhi protested against provisions of three new criminal laws on Monday. The lawyers said the new criminal laws are draconian and in opposition to litigants’ interests.

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Thousands protest in Slovakia over proposed criminal law reforms

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While Fico acknowledged the European Commission’s comments, he said that they would not affect his proposed criminal law reforms which he claims are protecting human rights. The post Thousands protest in Slovakia over proposed criminal law reforms appeared first on JURIST - News.

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UN concerned over deteriorating fundamental freedoms and civic space in Slovakia

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They urged the government to stop surveillance for political purposes and other actions in breach of international law. RTVS journalists and several media freedom organizations criticized the public broadcasting bill, warning it could become a “tool for political control of RTVS for any government in power.”

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Concerns over China activist Wang Jianbing’s freedom persist following his release

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Wang was convicted in 2021 after being found guilty of “inciting subversion of state power” which is an offence under Article 105 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China.

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UN expert urges UAE government to release human rights defenders

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The imprisoned individuals (Mohamed al-Mansoori, Hassan Mohammed Al-Hammad, Hadif Rashed Abdullah al-Owais, Ali Saeed Al-Kindi and Salim Hamdoon Al-Shahhi) are part of the “UAE94,” a group of 94 lawyers, human rights defenders and academics who were sentenced in 2013 for plotting to overthrow the government.

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Proton successfully appeals government surveillance obligations

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The company was also protected by article 271 of the Swiss Criminal Code , which means that data submission for surveillance purposes is supposed to be approved by the Swiss government. The post Proton successfully appeals government surveillance obligations appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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Queensland Government invests $95M in forensics services in response to DNA Inquiry

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The Queensland government Thursday accepted the findings of a DNA Inquiry regarding “maladministration” in a Queensland forensics laboratory. The state government pledged $95 million to improve their forensics services and proposed possible plans to reform double jeopardy laws.