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Kenya dispatch: violent police crackdown on anti-Finance Bill protesters prompts outrage

JURIST

On Tuesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 20, Kenyan youth took to the streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District to protest against the proposed Finance Bill 2024 during its first and second readings. Despite the protests, the Finance Bill passed its second reading with 204 Members of Parliament voting in favor and 115 against.

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Kenya president declines assent to Finance Bill and refers bill to parliament for reconsideration

JURIST

President William Ruto declined to assent on Wednesday to the contentious Finance Bill 2024 , sending it back to the National Assembly for reconsideration. The post Kenya president declines assent to Finance Bill and refers bill to parliament for reconsideration appeared first on JURIST - News.

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How to Get Your Case Considered for Financing

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By now, most lawyers have read something about litigation financing and how it can help bring resources to mitigate expenses and keep lawyers focused on cases. How can your firm obtain financing on a case? But how exactly does that work?

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Malaysia’s former finance minister charged under anti-corruption act

JURIST

Malaysia’s former finance minister, Tun Abdul Daim bin Zainuddin, was charged Monday for failing to comply with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) order to declare his assets. Zainuddin served as finance minister from 1984 to 1991 and 1999 to 2001.

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ICJ mostly rejects Ukraine claims of Russia discrimination, terrorism financing

JURIST

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) found Wednesday that Russia failed to investigate Ukrainian claims that Russians were financing terrorism in Ukraine, in violation of Russia’s obligations under Article 9 of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (ICSFT).

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Kenya dispatch: uncertainty prevails after deadly protests against Finance Bill

JURIST

On Tuesday, Kenya entered its second week of protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024. Among the abducted are students, doctors who provided medical aid to protestors, and social media influencers who were vocal in their stand against the finance bill. Aynsley Genga is JURIST’s senior Kenya correspondent.

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