Civil society organisations and activists are concerned that the Philippines’ recently-passed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 will lead to a crackdown on freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly.
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The standing of the Gambia in ICJ litigation pertaining to Myanmar’s genocide of the Rohingya people raises questions about the fundamental structure of international law.
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A recent High Court case held that charging high administration fees to children seeking British citizenship was discriminatory.
Read moreExcessive Use of Force by US Law Enforcement During Protests May Constitute Breach of International Law
US laws governing the use of force by police are more lenient than international standards, and recent protests demonstrate potential breaches of international legal principles by police officers.
Read moreBritish and Irish citizens born in Northern Ireland to be treated as EU citizens for immigration purposes
A landmark post-Brexit decision in the UK results in changes to the immigration rules which allow all British and Irish citizens born in Northern Ireland to be treated as EU citizens for immigration purposes.
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