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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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Ireland parliament indicates approval of assisted dying legislation recommendation

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The vote has no legal effects but indicates support for legislation in the area. Additionally, Also People Before Profit TD, Gino Kenny told The Irish Times that this vote “doesn’t really have any weight in terms of changing legislation or even changing government policy.” The 2012 Fleming v.

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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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Legal experts present definition of ecocide for adoption by ICC

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After six months of deliberation, a panel of 12 independent legal experts from across the globe on Tuesday unveiled a working definition of “ecocide” that they hope will be adopted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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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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New Zealand government introduces bill to repeal mandatory sentencing regime

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The New Zealand government on Thursday introduced the Three Strikes Legislation Repeal Bill to repeal portions of the Sentencing and Parole Reform Act of 2010 , which together form the mandatory sentencing regime called the three strikes law. This will put public safety at risk.”.

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UK legal opinion finds ‘very credible case’ China committing genocide against Uighurs

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There is a “very credible case” that the Chinese government has committed acts against the Uighur population in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) that constitute genocide and crimes against humanity, according to a 105-page legal opinion published Monday.

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