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WEB4 days ago · JURIST is an online legal news service that covers current events and legal issues from around the world. Find out the latest news on Argentina and Venezuela, Missouri execution, Singapore corruption, EU deforestation, Iran singer, Newfoundland truth and reconciliation, and more.
NATO warns against Kosovo unilaterally opening bridge
WEB17 hours ago · A senior NATO official warned on Saturday that by unilaterally opening a bridge between Serb and Albanian neighbourhoods in Mitrovica, Kosovo could risk triggering violence. Admiral Munsch highlighted that the decision to reopen the bridge needs to take place at a political level within the EU facilitated negotiations between Kosovo and Serbia.. Munch criticized what he called “unilateral ...
Flooding and war creates dire human rights situation in Myanmar
WEB18 hours ago · The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reported Thursday that over 570,000 people are likely displaced in Myanmar’s Rakhine State due to ongoing conflict between the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and the Arakan Army, with over 3 million people displaced by conflict and flooding across the country. Adding to the humanitarian situation, Myanmar has been hit by severe ...
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WEBOct 7, 2024 · JURIST publishes expert commentary on legal developments around the world, covering topics such as human rights, democracy, international law, and more. Read the latest opinions and insights from legal scholars, practitioners, and activists on current and pressing issues.
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WEB4 days ago · JURIST is a website that provides news and commentary on legal issues from a global perspective. Read about current events, court cases, human rights, and more from various sources and authors.
Natural Law and the United States Constitution: Still Vital ... - JURIST
WEBDec 3, 2021 · The author argues that William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England were crucial in shaping the US Constitution and its natural law foundations. He criticizes the current political manipulation of constitutional law and advocates for a return to the peremptory rules of right and justice.
The Legal Framework of Extradition and the Case of Julian Assange
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · JURIST explores the legal framework of extradition and the case of Julian Assange, who faces 18 charges in the US for his role in WikiLeaks. The article covers the UK Extradition Act, the US-UK extradition treaty, and the human rights issues at stake.
Explainer: How the Camp Lejeune Justice Act May Change Mass
WEBNov 21, 2022 · The Honoring our PACT Act was signed into law by President Biden in August of 2022. This landmark legislation included the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA), which will be consequential for the thousands of victims poisoned by contaminated water – up to 280 times higher than permitted levels – at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987. The drinking water was contaminated with ...
World Justice Project index paints picture of global rule of law in ...
WEBOct 26, 2022 · The 2022 Rule of Law Index by WJP measures eight areas of society and 44 sub-factors in 140 countries. It reveals that 85 countries experienced a decline in rule of law, while only 52 improved, and that fundamental rights, government powers and civil justice are the most affected factors.
US Supreme Court refuses ‘community caretaking’ exception …
WEBMay 17, 2021 · The court ruled that there is no standalone exception to the Fourth Amendment for warrantless searches and seizures of a person's home as part of a welfare check. The decision overturned the application of the Cady v. Dombrowski doctrine, which allowed police to search an impounded car for weapons.