JURIST

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Human rights organizations sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the deteriorating health of Chinese legal scholar and human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong, who has been on a hunger strike for nearly a month to protest his ongoing ill-treatment in detention.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

The next week has the potential to bring important developments for international governance of marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The 2008 resolution and 2010 assessment framework are not legally binding. Moreover, even if (or when) the amendment does enter into force, it will only be legally binding on London Protocol parties.

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JURIST

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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JURIST

MARCH 4, 2025

A Nigerian government official on Sunday addressed the Supreme Court’s annulment of local elections, after months of silence, with the view that while he disagreed with the decision, he would respect the court’s ruling.The Supreme Court of Nigeria nullified the local government elections in the Rivers State on October 5, 2024.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Chanthy was arrested in May 2023 upon returning to Cambodia from Japan, where he met with Cambodian overseas workers and criticized the government. Chanthy called for greater freedom for opposition parties and highlighted issues related to government welfare programs that he perceived as unfairly administered.

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JURIST

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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JURIST

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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APRIL 8, 2025

Calling legal professionals, recruiters and coaches: Volunteer to help government lawyers who've lost their jobs. The post Get Involved: Volunteer to Support Federal Government Lawyers Job Searches appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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

APRIL 16, 2025

The Government of Ireland formally agreed to allow relevant material including reports and intelligence to be shared with the Omagh Bombing Inquiry in order to support the Inquiry’s findings and investigations. In 2018, a legal challenge was brought against the UK government for its reluctance to commission a public inquiry.

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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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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

MARCH 23, 2025

A group of human rights organizations on Friday urged Bangladesh’s interim government to take decisive action to safeguard the freedoms of expression and opinion amidst increasing attacks on journalists, authors, and human rights defenders. Days later, police officers reportedly beat five journalists covering a protest in Dhaka.

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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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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

APRIL 14, 2024

Haiti’s government officially established a nine-member transitional presidential council on Friday, aiming to restore security in the gang-afflicted Caribbean nation. Despite the positive step towards transitional governance, significant challenges lie ahead. Haiti is a nation held hostage.

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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

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

DECEMBER 28, 2024

This comprehensive approach aims to create a safer environment for reporting illegal activities, a significant concern among government employees who often hesitate to come forward due to fears of retaliation.

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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 29, 2024

He made the announcement after the annual statistics on migration were published by the UK government, showing a fall in migration numbers since 2023. ” He announced that a white paper on the proposed legal reform could be expected soon. .”

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Toronto-based cycling advocacy group Cycle Toronto along with two individual cyclists, Eva Stranger-Ross and Narada Kiondo have filed a court challenge on Wednesday against new legislation granting the Ontario government authority over the installation and removal of municipal bike lanes.

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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

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

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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APRIL 9, 2025

“The case for suing: Why law firms should remain independent from the government.” ” Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.”

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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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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Your Premier” that her provincial government is prepared to invoke the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms’ “notwithstanding clause” as a “last resort” to enforce proposed restrictions on transgender healthcare and related policies, circumventing rights enshrined in the Charter.

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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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