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JANUARY 30, 2025

Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the new Lebanese government to adopt a human rights oriented agenda that promotes the rule of law, transparency and accountability on Thursday. The organization urged the government to implement legal reforms across various sectors to meet the needs of the people and build a brighter future for the country.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2025

” Afghanistan signed the Rome Statute in 2003 under a Western-backed government, thereby allowing the ICC to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity which occur in Afghan territory. The Taliban administration rejects these claims by maintaining that its governance aligns with teachings rooted in the divine commands.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The organization highlighted cases where individuals were prevented from travelling abroad, often without formal charges or legal justification. The organization notes that these measures often lack transparency, with those affected receiving no official explanation or legal recourse.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Vietnamese government initiated legal proceedings on Tuesday against prominent lawyer Tran Dinh Trien for allegedly infringing upon state interests through social media criticism. In recent years, several legal professionals have faced similar charges for voicing opinions that challenge government policies or actions.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

81 human rights and civil society organizations, including Amnesty International , signed a joint statement on Monday, opposing a proposed espionage law in Türkiye that would significantly enhance government power. In a legal system governed by the rule of law , individuals must be able to clearly understand what constitutes legal behavior.

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JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2025

CHRI also urges the UN and governments to condemn Iran’s persecution of human rights lawyers, demand their immediate release and the dismissal of charges against them, and call on Iran to honor international laws protecting legal professionals’ independence and safety.

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JURIST

MARCH 14, 2025

The amendment received widespread criticism from human rights organizations, alleging that it hinders the ability of civil society groups to sue the government for human rights violations. The post Peru congress approves ‘anti-NGO bill’ hindering human rights lawsuits against government appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JURIST

JULY 5, 2024

This dispatch was filed by a JURIST legal correspondent in Afghanistan. Reflecting the systematic misogyny now going on in Afghanistan, a government decree was recently published aimed at reducing the salaries of women professors and other government employees to 5000 AFG, or ~70$, without considering their expert knowledge and abilities.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Jay Harrington | Let's dive into some timeless truths that govern the world of law firms. The post Beyond Trends: Embracing the Enduring Laws of Legal Practice appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Legal experts from African nations and diaspora communities called on European governments to address colonialism’s long-standing impacts at the Dekoloniale Berlin Africa Conference , held on Monday. The post Experts urge legal redress for colonial injustices at Berlin conference appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The UK House of Commons began its first reading on Tuesday of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which aims to restrict the legal age to purchase tobacco each year to create the “first smoke-free generation” The bill was proposed under former prime minister Rishi Sunak’s government, and advanced by Parliament in April 2024.

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JURIST

MAY 3, 2024

The UK High Court ruled Friday that the Government’s climate strategy is inadequate and therefore violates the UK Climate Change Act 2008. The ruling comes nearly two years after a previous High Court judgment ordered the Government to strengthen its net zero strategy to bring it in line with the Climate Change Act.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 20, 2024

They raised serious concerns about McKinsey’s ties to the Chinese government and state-owned enterprises and questioned whether the firm should continue to be eligible for Department of Defense contracts. This push for scrutiny comes as McKinsey is reportedly restructuring its operations in China to minimize potential risks.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Canada’s Office of the Special Interlocutor on Tuesday concluded that the government committed systemic disappearance to Indigenous children who died and were buried at residential schools. There is still more to be learned, accepted and understood.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In response to these concerns, HRW fielded a series of suggestions to government and private sector agencies in Saudi Arabia and the home countries of migrant workers. Targeted toward the Saudi government, recommendations include strengthening labor regulations and safety standards and revoking Saudi’s work visa laws.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemned in a statement on Monday the four-month prison sentence against Yemeni freelance journalist Aziz Al-Ahmadi for criticizing a government’s decisions on social media. ” He also urged authorities to allow journalists to work freely without fear of retaliation.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Wrongfully detained citizens are afforded heightened privileges by the US Government. The US Government may provide continued consular assistance to the families of wrongfully detained persons. Additional government efforts include media and international pressure. The resolution was passed by the Senate in May.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This was a setback for the environmental advocacy group Milieudefensie, which sought legal avenues to enforce corporate climate action. The company noted , “We remain focused on delivering our climate strategy and believe that effective climate action requires a collaborative approach involving governments, industry, and consumers.”

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The repercussions of their involvement with the Mali Armed Forces have meant that nearly no military or legal action has been taken against them despite alleged crimes such as genocide and terrorism. .” The Wagner Group is described by the United Nations as a private military contract group.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The report, submitted to the Karnataka government on August 31, details extensive financial irregularities in procurement processes under the previous Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) administration. The Karnataka Cabinet has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to pursue legal action based on the commission’s recommendations.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

Amnesty International noted that several lawyers representing Besigye, including Kiiza, have frequently reported harassment by military personnel, including being denied the ability to provide sufficient legal representation. Although Uganda holds regular elections, their legitimacy has been widely questioned.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Amnesty International (AI) issued a statement Monday urging Ethiopian authorities to stop using the country’s state of emergency as a medium to “silence peaceful dissent” by arbitrarily detaining politicians and journalists critical of the government. ” The US previously called for an investigation into the killings.

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JURIST

MARCH 11, 2025

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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JURIST

MAY 12, 2024

The US government filed a motion on Friday to partially end a 27-year-old agreement that requires the federal government to comply with court supervision about the treatment of migrant children in its custody. The Court should terminate the FSA as to HHS,” the government wrote.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that Azerbaijan violated the freedom of expression of a lawyer that was disbarred for filing a corruption complaint against the director of a legal consultancy.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The newly elected Labour government is aiming to accelerate global efforts to establish a tribunal capable of trying Russian officials for crimes of aggression in Ukraine, according to Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood. Mahmood emphasized the necessity of urgent legal action, reflecting on the military and humanitarian crises in Ukraine.

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JURIST

JANUARY 23, 2025

Bill 21 was passed by the Quebec government with the help of the notwithstanding clause under Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which prevents a court from declaring that legislation covered by it is of no force or effect.

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

Vulnerable groups, particularly migrant workers, face disproportionate impacts from this exploitation, encountering heightened risks due to insufficient legal protections, discrimination, and language barriers. The WEF encouraged a more extensive collaborative approach that brings together businesses, governments, and civil society.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Huascar brings over a decade of progressive experience across diverse legal functions and practice areas. With a solid foundation in legal operations and a profound comprehension of the intricacies of the industry. She is currently the Senior International Corporate Paralegal and Director of Global Corporate Governance at Alorica Inc.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Jerry Lawson's review notes that Glenn Fine’s new book, Watchdogs: Inspectors General and the Battle of Honest and Accountable Government is a timely and welcome contribution to the national debate.

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JURIST

JANUARY 3, 2025

The mission also noted the state’s duty to seriously consider the best interest of children who are still facing legal proceedings. ” As part of its mandate, the fact-finding mission will be closely observing the events before and after the presidential inauguration on January 10.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

He stated: “The Government may not deprive law-abiding citizens of their guaranteed right to self-defense as a means of offense.” On the other side, government attorneys argued the law was both constitutional and essential to safeguard communities amid a persistent wave of mass shootings. Judge McGlynn, based in East St.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

” This could enable the government to block or restrict the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which Pakistanis have utilized to access social media services like X, recently subjected to blanket bans by the authorities. He stated that he would decide on the plea once the parties had presented their stance.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The South African government has refused to help an estimated 4,000 miners illegally occupying an underground mine in Stilfontein, attempting to “smoke them out” and crack down on illegal mining. Since then, a number of government officials have visited the site.

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

The Legal Profession Can Be a Journey to Bigger and Better Opportunities By Chere B. Now, youve started circling Indeed and LinkedIn, reached out to legal recruiters and are quietly scanning job listings. Now, youve started circling Indeed and LinkedIn, reached out to legal recruiters and are quietly scanning job listings.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The Australian government enacted a new law banning the display of hate symbols and mandating minimum sentences for certain terror offences on Thursday, as part of a broader effort to curb the surge in antisemitism across the country. Notably, the Australian Constitution does not explicitly guarantee freedom of expression.

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JURIST

JANUARY 2, 2025

Human rights advocates have urged the government to remove this clause to ensure the abolition is absolute and not subject to future political fluctuations. Several rights organizations have emphasized that this step is crucial for aligning Zimbabwe’s legal framework with international human rights standards.

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