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Canada Federal Standing Committee summons ministers over Fort Chipewyan contamination scandal
Canada's Federal Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development passed a motion on Wednesday summoning cabinet ministers, Indigenous leaders, and experts to testify regarding the ...
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ECHR rules Russia ‘foreign agent’ law violated convention rights
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) unanimously ruled on Tuesday that Russia's 'foreign agent' law violates key rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights. The court ordered ...
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Amnesty International designates 4 as prisoners of conscience in Cuba
Amnesty International announced on Wednesday that it designated four people in Cuba as prisoners of conscience. The prisoners ...
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Federal judge throws out RNC lawsuit claiming Michigan government failed to clear voter lists
A federal court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee (RNC) alleging the Michigan state government failed to properly clear its voting records in accordance with ...
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Georgia Supreme Court declines effort to reinstate invalid election rules
The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously declined to hear an expedited appeal and emergency supersedeas filed by the ...
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Ghana dispatch: demonstration against illegal mining highlights constitutional issues
A late September demonstration in Accra against illegal mining activities in Ghana led by the Democratic Hub has triggered a ...
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ECHR finds Malta treatment of Bangladesh unaccompanied minors violated human rights
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that Maltese authorities mistreated Bangladeshi nationals in detention centers, violating the European Convention on Human Rights. The ...
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ECHR finds Türkiye detention of political activist violated right to liberty and freedom of expression
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that Türkiye's pre-trial detainment of political activist Kamuran ...
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US falls to 43rd place in election confidence amid global rule of law decline
Amid a broader global deterioration in rule of law indicators, the US has dropped six places to rank 43rd globally in measurements of “lawful transition of power,” according to the World Justice ...
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California Supreme Court approves state bar exam modifications
The Supreme Court of California confirmed the 2025 bar exam will be the first to implement the new exam modifications on Tuesday. The exam, currently only offered in person, will be administered ...
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Trump campaign files complaint against Harris and UK Labour Party over alleged illegal foreign contributions
In a significant escalation of political tensions, as the 2024 US presidential election approaches, a formal complaint has been filed against the Harris for President campaign and the Labour Party ...
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The Indiscriminate Danger of White Phosphorus: Exploring Its Use and Legal Status in Modern Warfare
Form Content In this article, Alexis Boddy, a Bar Course Graduate from City University London (GB), explores the definitions and characteristics of ...