The UK charity, Public Law Project (PLP) revealed that they have issued a letter to Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk, making the case that he is in breach of his legal obligation to offer legal aid to asylum seekers in England and Wales, as is his responsibility under s.1 (1) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and…
In a wave of public response, over 40,000 teachers in South Korea are calling for legal protection against instances of bullying and abuse from parents. With recent rallies and major demonstrations, such as one on September 4, these educators are making their voices heard outside of the National Assembly in Seoul. The public action was…
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, protests erupted across Kurdish regions in Iran, but these demonstrations were quickly silenced by an active crackdown by Iranian security forces. Local human rights organization, Kurdistan Human Rights Network, noted a significant number of arrests primarily targeting the families of those that fell victim during the “Woman, Life,…
In a recent public address, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, Ghana’s Chief of Defence Staff, assured the citizens of Ghana that the armed forces are not interested in spearheading any coup d’états. Amoama’s statement comes amidst a wave of military takeovers in West Africa, reported by nations such as Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, and Guinea. The…
Federal prosecutors in the case relating to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s alleged interference with the 2020 election, made a plea on Friday to the US District Court for the District of Columbia. This plea beseeches the court to prevent the former President from making prejudicial and extrajudicial statements that could potentially influence the jury….
An Egyptian court has sentenced renowned government critic Hisham Kassem to a six-month jail term and a fine. The charges originated from an online dispute with former minister Kamal Abu Eita. Kassem, noted for his fervent support of independent journalism in Egypt, is at the heart of allegations involving slander, defamation, and verbal assault against…
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) recently levied a hefty fine of €345 million on social media titan TikTok for severe violations of data protection regulations, as highlighted in a JURIST News report. This development comes in light of growing perceptions about the platform’s handling of personal data, especially in relation to underage users. The…
The Slovakian foreign ministry announced the expulsion of a Russian diplomat over a suspected breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The Vienna Convention delineates the rights and responsibilities of diplomats. In a press release, the Slovakian Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the actions of the diplomat were thoroughly documented by the competent…
A group of 40 survivors of a boat accident involving migrants in Greek waters has filed a criminal complaint against all parties they consider accountable for the tragedy, according to a statement from the survivors’ representatives. The survivors are clamoring for an in-depth investigation into the reasons behind the sinking and the response from the…
The International Assistance Mission (IAM), an Afghanistan non-profit organisation, is engaged in firm endeavours to secure the release of 18 staff members currently detained by the Taliban, a quest they undertake in association with the United Nations. For over half a century, IAM has been dedicated towards humanitarian work and improving the welfare of the…
On Friday, UN experts issued a formal appeal to Saudi Arabia, urging the revocation of the death sentence imposed on social media dissident, Mohammad Al Ghamdi. Ghamdi was taken into custody by Saudi security services on June 11, facing criminal allegations related to his online commentary, including “betrayal of religion, country, and leadership” and the…
The U.S. has recently granted asylum to Mexican journalist Emilio Gutiérrez Soto, concluding a protracted 15-year legal battle. Gutiérrez Soto was compelled to flee Mexico in 2008 following his critical reporting on the Mexican military, which attracted negative attention from the country’s authorities. Ever since, Gutiérrez Soto has been tirelessly fighting for secure asylum status…
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, Iranian authorities have escalated their presence in cities nationwide. The measure took place this Friday, with the expectation of protests taking place on Saturday. Amini, a 22-year-old woman, tragically passed away while in custody after being arrested by Iranian morality police for perceived…
The Supreme Court of India declared on Wednesday that courts should not arrive at differing decisions for two or more criminal defendants if the evidence against them is nearly identical. This observation was made by a bench comprising of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Sanjay Karol in the case of Javed Shaukat Ali Qureshi vs…
US Department of Justice (DOJ) Special Counsel David Weiss revealed on Thursday that a federal grand jury indicted Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, on three firearms charges. The indictment followed after a federal district judge rejected a plea deal in which Hunter Biden would have avoided federal gun charges in exchange for a guilty…
Poland’s Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) recently charged seven individuals as part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in the issuance of Polish visas, a scandal initially reported by Polish news outlet Onet. This case involves several high-ranking Polish officials, including a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official, that allegedly issued lists with individuals’ information, who paid…
The UK government has officially designated the Wagner Group as a terrorist organization. This move makes it illegal to associate with the group, either domestically or internationally. The pronouncement came a few weeks subsequent to a proposed bill containing this proscription being presented to Parliament on September 6. The formal announcement was made on a…
Seventy-two human rights organizations have demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Adilur Rahman Khan, Secretary of the Bangladeshi human rights organization Odhikar, and ASM Nasiruddin Elan, the organization’s director. Both men were convicted of disseminating false information and have been sentenced to two years imprisonment. Both Amnesty International’s South Asian Regional Office and Human…
The Argentine Federal Police recently announced the destruction of a printing press in San Isidro, a city in the greater Buenos Aires area, on grounds of manufacturing and selling publications promoting Nazi and antisemitic content. The Delegation of Argentine Israelite Associations (DAIA), a leading organization for Argentina’s Jewish community, triggered the investigation in 2021 when…
The Election Commission of Pakistan recently raised concerns about the neutrality of the country’s interim government with respect to conducting national elections. The Commission has alleged that this interim government, far from upholding impartiality in the electoral process, appears to be unfairly favoring adversaries of the incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Details can be…
In recent developments, Patrick Muyaya, Minister of Communication and Media in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed that the government is keeping a close eye on the case of journalist Stanis Bujakera who got arrested earlier this week. While Muyaya expressed a measure of empathy towards Bujakera, he stressed the need to uphold…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $93 million settlement with Google, Inc. over allegations of the company’s violation of several provisions of the California Business and Professions Code (BPC) related to its location tracking practices. The practices in question pertained to the company’s statements and policies related to their use and collection of users’…
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on a lower court ruling last Thursday that significantly constricted the Biden administration’s ability to persuade social media platforms to remove content it classifies as misleading, thus briefly halting a preliminary injunction implemented on the administration by a federal court in Louisiana in July. The court’s orders…
The California state legislature recently passed a bill mandating lawyers to report to the state bar if they suspect their colleagues of engaging in serious criminal activities, such as treason. With Senate Bill 40 (SB 40) having obtained the consent of both the California State Senate and the State Assembly, the bill’s fate lies in…
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is slated to obtain Royal Assent1 thereby finalizing its transition into UK law, following the conclusion of its Parliamentary passage on Tuesday. However, the Bill’s content has not been spared from widespread criticism. The Bill reached the level of its initial reading in the Parliament in May…