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Philippines urged to end the use of anti-terrorism laws against human rights activists

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Amnesty International urged the government of the Philippines on Wednesday to cease using the country’s anti-terrorism laws against development workers and human rights activists and to halt its “crackdown” on human rights organizations.

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UN special rapporteur demands due process in Philippines for journalist facing terrorism charges

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The International Association of Women in Radio and Television echoed these concerns, describing her prolonged custody as “a gross violation of the principles of fairness and due process.” Under Articles 9 and 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights , states are required to conduct timely criminal trials.

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UN expert urges Philippines to better protect safety of journalists

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The task force, is accused of “red-tagging,” or labelling government critics as rebel sympathizers. The post UN expert urges Philippines to better protect safety of journalists appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Russia athletes banned from competing under Russian name and flag

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The arbitration procedure was between the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) and several other international bodies such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The WADA had initially banned Russia from international sports events for four years in 2019. Thanks for your support!

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US dispatch: human rights activists protest UN visit of Philippines leader Marcos outside NYSE

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Hannah Brem is JURIST’s News Managing Editor, and a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She files this dispatch from New York City. . ’s to New York for the 77th United Nations General Assembly. .’s ’s to New York for the 77th United Nations General Assembly. ” she asked.

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Law Firm Tagged Over Fake Citations Quietly Deletes Blog Post Encouraging Lawyers To Use AI

Above The Law

.” The latest filing explains that the firm is “drafting a new comprehensive artificial intelligence policy” and instituting new training programs, but the fact that a precautionary article got swept up in the deletions doesn’t bode well for the outcome. Feel free to email any tips, questions, or comments.

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Arkansas orders land divestment from Chinese company

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Integral to Act 636 is its definition of a “prohibited foreign party,” encompassing citizens or residents of countries flagged by federal International Traffic in Arms Regulations , 22 C.F.R. such as Iran, North Korea and China. in October 2022.

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