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Weekly News Recap (21 – 27 October 2024)

Weekly News Recap (21 – 27 October 2024) © Photo by simona Blue via Flickr International Justice Section Albania: Former Prime Minister Arrested for Corruption Charges UK: Class Action Lawsuit Initiated Over Brazil Dam Collapse ECtHR: Russia’s ‘Foreign Agent’ Law Violates Rights To Freedom of Expression and Association ECtHR: Malta’s Treatment of Detained Unaccompanied MinorsContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (21 – 27 October 2024)”

Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 September 2024)

Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 September 2024) © Photo by Luxofluxo via Wikimedia Commons International Justice Section Netherlands: Dutch Court Delivers Convictions for Political Assassination Plot CJEU: 2.4 Billion Euro Fine Against Google Upheld on Appeal KSC: Salih Mustafah Sentenced to 15 Years’ Imprisonment CJEU: Clarification Issued Regarding Council’s Competence in Sanctions Cooperation MeasuresContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 September 2024)”

Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 August 2024)

Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 August 2024) © Photo by Andrew via Flickr Bangladesh: Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Acquitted in Corruption Case US: Palestinian-Americans Sue US Attorney General for Wrongful Placement on Terrorism Watchlist Uganda: Former LRA Commander Convicted for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Hong Kong: Top Court Dismisses Seven Activists’ UnauthorisedContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 August 2024)”

Weekly News Recap (5 – 11 August 2024)

Weekly News Recap (5 – 11 August 2024) © Photo by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command via Flickr Germany: Federal Court Upholds Conviction of Former Syrian Intelligence Officer UK: 5 Environmental Activists Jailed Over Protests Türkiye: Activists File Lawsuit Against Government Instagram Ban Israel: Supreme Court Considering Alleged Prison Abuse against Palestinian Prisoners US: Alleged January 6Continue reading “Weekly News Recap (5 – 11 August 2024)”

Weekly News Recap (22 – 28 July 2024)

Weekly News Recap (22 – 28 July 2024) © Photo by United Nations Photo via Flickr Germany: Court Rules No General Danger to Civilians in Syria, Rejecting Asylum Claim Spain: Court Imposes Sentence of Imprisonment on Man Convicted of Terrorism for Sending Letter Bombs to Governmental Figures USA: Trump Campaign Files FEC Legal Complaint OverContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (22 – 28 July 2024)”

Weekly News Recap (17 – 23 June 2024)

Weekly News Recap (17 – 23 June 2024) © Photo by Photo Unit via Flickr Niger: State Court Lifts Immunity of Deposed President In Prosecution for High Treason Thailand: Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Released on Bail Pending Trial for Monarchy Insult Bosnia & Herzegovina: Serb Ex-Soldiers’ Sentences for Executing Bosniak Villagers Upheld ByContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (17 – 23 June 2024)”

Weekly News Recap (21-27 March 2022)

INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION ICC: Former CAR Militia Leader Mokom Appeared before Pre-Trial Chamber II ECtHR: Resolution on Consequences of Cessation of Membership of the Russian Federation to the Council of Europe Nigeria: Shell Company Acquitted Citing Insufficient Evidence in the Ogoni Nine Trial Montenegro: Russia’s Request to Extradite Far-Right Ukrainian Member Rejected France: Anti-Terror ProsecutorsContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (21-27 March 2022)”