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Slovakia parliament approves criminal law reform amid public protests and EU concerns

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The approval of the package of laws took place in a fast-track procedure before parliament, despite nationwide protests and statements of concern by the European Commission. The bill modifying our criminal policy was passed in a fast-track legislative procedure with no legal grounds for such a process.

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UN expert urges UAE government to release human rights defenders

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The imprisoned individuals (Mohamed al-Mansoori, Hassan Mohammed Al-Hammad, Hadif Rashed Abdullah al-Owais, Ali Saeed Al-Kindi and Salim Hamdoon Al-Shahhi) are part of the “UAE94,” a group of 94 lawyers, human rights defenders and academics who were sentenced in 2013 for plotting to overthrow the government.

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Legal experts present definition of ecocide for adoption by ICC

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After six months of deliberation, a panel of 12 independent legal experts from across the globe on Tuesday unveiled a working definition of “ecocide” that they hope will be adopted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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Proton successfully appeals government surveillance obligations

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The company was also protected by article 271 of the Swiss Criminal Code , which means that data submission for surveillance purposes is supposed to be approved by the Swiss government. The post Proton successfully appeals government surveillance obligations appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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Canada Federal Court declares cabinet order enabling ban of single-use plastics unconstitutional

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The Federal Court of Canada delivered a decision on Thursday overturning the federal government’s order to list plastic-manufactured items (PMIs) under Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (CEPA). The court also considered how the passage of Bill S-5 , which amended the CEPA, would affect the legal challenge.

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New Zealand government introduces bill to repeal mandatory sentencing regime

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The New Zealand government on Thursday introduced the Three Strikes Legislation Repeal Bill to repeal portions of the Sentencing and Parole Reform Act of 2010 , which together form the mandatory sentencing regime called the three strikes law. This will put public safety at risk.”.

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Switzerland government urges voters to reject ban on full facial coverings

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The Swiss government instead proposes a policy that would require persons wearing full facial coverings to remove them and identify themselves to law enforcement officers when necessary. The post Switzerland government urges voters to reject ban on full facial coverings appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.