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Hong Kong Appellate Judges Show Independence In Refusing to Adopt Government's Position on Face-Mask Ban

December 19, 2019 Samuel Pitchford

Court of Appeal judges in Hong Kong refuse to undo a declaration of unconstitutionality regarding the Emergency Regulations Ordinance and face-mask ban.

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In Democracy, Legal Updates Tags Hong Kong, face-mask ban, TVO, TSO, Emergency Regulations Ordinance

“Dark Day” in Australia as Medevac Bill repealed

December 19, 2019 Amara Khan

Australia repeals its Medevac Bill, in a frustrating display of continued commitment to punitive and harsh treatment of asylum seekers.

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In Current Affairs, Migration Tags Australia, Medevac Law, refugees, asylum seekers, Liberal Coalition

A Clamp Down on Freedom of Speech In Response To the Climate Breakdown

December 16, 2019 Laila Sayed

Australia looks to clamp down on freedom of speech as weather conditions worsen due to the climate breakdown.

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In Current Affairs, International Law and Justice, Climate Change Tags climate change, climate breakdown, Australia, Scott Morrison, freedom of speech, ICCPR, undemocratic trend

COP25 ends in acrimony, and potential disaster for a habitable planet

December 16, 2019 Dave Inder Comar

Climate talks are in a state of historic disarray after a number of major setbacks at COP25.

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In Current Affairs, Climate Change Tags COP25, climate change, climate breakdown

Analysing the WWF case in the context of environmental justice in South Africa

December 16, 2019 Vaughn Rajah

The WWF case from South Africa is showcasing how environmental constitutionalism can develop within a rule of law society committed to the protection of fundamental freedoms.

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In Legal Updates, International Law and Justice Tags World Wildlife Fund (WWF), South Africa, environmental constitutionalism
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The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
January 11, 2023
The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
January 11, 2023

Bosnia’s “invisible children” born as a consequence of sexual violence during the Yugoslav War have finally received legal recognition as civil victims of war.

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January 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
January 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
January 11, 2023

Tension between China and the US has impacted on students who wish to study in American institutions, who now face suspicion and barriers to immigration. 

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January 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
January 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
January 11, 2023

Hong Kong’s National Security Law puts democratic activists behind bars, these extensive powers to prosecute, detain, and imprison puts minors in danger.

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January 11, 2023
Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
January 11, 2023
Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
January 11, 2023

Several Arab countries have witnessed major upheaval leading to protests against authoritarian regimes, known worldwide as the revolutions of the Arab Spring.

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January 11, 2023
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
December 18, 2022
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
December 18, 2022

Belarus’ use of migrants as a political weapon against the EU has led to a swathe of anti-migrant laws in Lithuania. As EU courts condemn the legislation, the bloc is itself coming to blows with Lithuania.

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December 18, 2022

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