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Uganda court convicts human rights lawyer of contempt without fair trial: Amnesty International

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Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Ugandan authorities to overturn a military tribunal’s decision and release lawyer Eron Kiiza, who has been convicted of contempt of court without trial. The post Uganda court convicts human rights lawyer of contempt without fair trial: Amnesty International appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Armenia NGOs call for international monitoring of trials of detainees in Azerbaijan

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Nineteen Armenian human rights NGOs and individual advocates on Friday jointly appealed to international organizations and foreign ambassadors in Azerbaijan, urging them to oversee the trials of Armenian detainees in Baku. Following the 2020 Artsakh war, over three dozen Armenians, mainly military personnel, underwent trials in Azerbaijan.

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ECHR rules Poland deprived fair trial by increasing sentence of prisoner on parole

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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that Poland violated the right to a fair trial enshrined in Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights by quashing and modifying the sentence of a prisoner who had already served the majority of his sentence.

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Iran to executive amputation sentences for robbery convictions amidst unfair trial concerns

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” According to the group, the sentences are reportedly based on coerced confessions obtained under torture and issued following trials Amnesty describes as grossly unfair. Despite allegations of torture being raised at trial, Iranian courtsincluding the Supreme Courtfailed to order independent investigations.

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Buyer's Guide: Evaluating and Selecting the Best CLM Solution for Your Organization

This guide walks you through the top considerations for selecting a CLM platform, including how to: Assess your top CLM challenges and opportunities Rank your top priorities and how each CLM system can address them Trial your top CLM choices to see how they perform in the real world

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Uganda President defies supreme court ruling declaring military trials of civilians unconstitutional

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This follows after the court declared trials of civilians in military courts unconstitutional. The court, in Attorney General v Kabaziguruka, upheld the decision , stating that the General Court Martial (GCM) lacked jurisdiction to try civilians for offenses under the penal code or other laws.

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Swedish journalist to face trial for terrorism charges in Türkiye

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Medin’s trial was confirmed on Thursday for April 30, 2025 in an open courtroom, a decision lauded by Dagens ETC. The post Swedish journalist to face trial for terrorism charges in Trkiye appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. Are you ready to transform your position from organizational expert to strategic partner?

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Streamline Pre-Trial Workflow 📓 Develop reliable systems for managing deadlines, documents, and deliverables that keep your team on track. Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D.,

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Buyer's Guide: Evaluating and Selecting the Best CLM Solution for Your Organization

This guide walks you through the top considerations for selecting a CLM platform, including how to: Assess your top CLM challenges and opportunities Rank your top priorities and how each CLM system can address them Trial your top CLM choices to see how they perform in the real world

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10 Must-Have Features of Plaintiff Personal Injury Case Management Software

This free guide covers the “10 Must-have Features of Plaintiff Personal Injury Case Management Software” that trial attorneys, paralegals and their staff should have top of mind when deciding to choose (or switch) to a new legal software.