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Inter-American Court finds Guatemala responsible for 1989 forced disappearances of Indigenous rights defenders

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Guatemala on Thursday, finding the State responsible for the forced disappearance of four Indigenous human rights defenders in 1989. The state must also strengthen its Human Rights Ombudsman’s investigative capacities and provide psychological treatment and compensation to the victims’ families.

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China objects to Philippines new maritime laws

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In response to these laws, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference that the introduction of the new acts infringes on China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea. The post China objects to Philippines new maritime laws appeared first on JURIST - News.

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UN migrant workers committee issues varied findings on convention rights in Benin, Egypt, Peru, and Seychelles

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The United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW) issued findings Wednesday regarding Benin, Egypt, Peru, and Seychelles’ adherence to the UN Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers. The findings come shortly after the committee concluded its 39th session.

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UN Secretary-General calls on international community to eliminate chemical weapons

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He also highlighted that this threat is even more acute due to the rapid development of science and technology, stating: “The global community must speak with one voice and reaffirm commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention, end impunity and live up to the Pact for the Future’s pledge to a world free of these weapons.”

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IACHR expresses concern over Brazil rulings exempting liability in sexual violence cases involving minors

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This convention mandates state parties to take appropriate measures in preventing the exploitation of children in unlawful sexual practices. In particular, Brazil’s systematic non-compliance with General Recommendation No.35 The STJ’s rulings also conflict with the Bel m do Par Convention.

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Australia financial crimes regulator opens investigation into sports betting company Entain

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The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) Monday announced an investigation into Entain Group Pty Ltd (Entain) to review compliance with Australian laws. AUSTRAC “ will not hesitate to take action where suspected non-compliance is identified.”

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SixFifty Unveils Project To Encode All U.S. Employment Law As Data, with Free Access for Academics

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SixFifty, a company that helps businesses automate employment law compliance and documentation, today released the first phase of its Employment Law Informatics Project (ELIP), an effort to catalog, summarize, and encode the logic of every employment law in the United States, to enhance both academic legal research and practical business use.