JURIST
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation, rampant human rights abuses and ongoing political dysfunction in Balochistan on Friday. The commission highlighted a continued pattern of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, citing an alarming lack of government action in holding the perpetrators accountable.
Conflict of Laws
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Following the publication of the book Research Methods in Private International Law : A Handbook on Regulation, Research and Teaching (Elgar, 2024), edited by Xandra Kramer and Laura Carballo Piñeiro (see our earlier news item ), we are organising two launch events. The first webinar is on 10 September 2024, from 10-12 CEST. After a brief introduction by the editors, eminent contributors to the book will present their views on methods of regulation, research and education in private internationa
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
China and the Philippines blamed each other for a collision between their vessels on Saturday, marking the latest escalation in tensions over disputed waters and maritime features in the South China Sea. Commodore Jay Tarriela of the Philippine coast guard said in a statement that the Philippine Coast Guard ship, BRP Teresa Magbanua, was “deliberately rammed” three times by the Chinese Coast Guard “despite no provocation.” The statement is accompanied by a video released
InHouseBlog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Ko Wen-je, the former mayor of Taipei and leader of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) was arrested in connection with allegations of corruption linked to Taipei’s Core Pacific City redevelopment project, which took place during Ko’s 2014-2022 tenure as mayor, his party said Saturday. Ko, who garnered significant support as a third-party candidate in Taiwan’s recent presidential election, refused to continue a marathon overnight interrogation session, prompting prosecutors to deta
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Justice Abhay Oka of the Supreme Court of India expressed concern on Sunday over the growing trend of “mob rule” incited by politicians who capitalize on certain incidents and promise capital punishment for the accused. He emphasized that only the judiciary has the authority to pass legal verdicts, warning that such actions by politicians are dangerous and unconstitutional.
JonathanTurley
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
In my new book and prior columns I have described a “ radical chic ” in academia, faculty who thrill audiences with extremist rhetoric and calls for radical reforms, even revolution. The latest example comes from Arizona State University where professors laid out their dystopian vision of America, a vision that apparently can be avoided by “dismantl[ing] capitalism” and “elect[ing] a female president.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
The Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic reviewed a legal challenge on Friday regarding laws that criminalize consensual same-sex relationships among police and military officers. The court’s decision remains pending. Notably, similar penalties are not imposed for heterosexual acts. Anderson Javiel Dirocie de León and Patricia M. Santana Nina, the plaintiffs, filed a Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (Case No.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Hong Kong police officials arrested two individuals on Saturday under the new national security law, citing alleged “seditious” intent. The detainees include a 41-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, who are suspected of forging a suicide note of a deceased professor to allegedly incite hatred against the Hong Kong and central (Chinese) government.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
The Gaza Health Ministry reported Saturday that Israeli strikes have killed 89 Palestinians over the past two days in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The attacks occurred amidst clashes in central and southern areas of the enclave, ahead of the planned start of a polio vaccination campaign. The Ministry provided details about the strikes, stating that Israeli forces carried out five massacres against families in the Gaza Strip during the last 48 hours, resulting in 89 deaths and 205 injuries.
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