Stories about Law from September, 2013
30 September 2013
29 September 2013
Saudi Clergyman Delivers Ground-breaking Science on Why Women Shouldn't Drive
Women in Saudi Arabia should not drive because driving will have adverse effects on their pelvis and ovaries, says a religious scholar. No Kidding.
28 September 2013
27 September 2013
25 September 2013
China: Finding Light in the Darkness on Xia Junfeng's Execution Day
The latest artwork from a cartoon blogger "A sad morning dream" tries to make sense of the execution of Xia Junfeng, a street vendor convicted of murder.
Lawyers Seek Ouster of Zambia's Chief Justice
Acting Chief Justice Lombe Chibesakunda, Zambia's first female head of the judiciary, was rejected by parliament and therefore should not have the post, the Law Association of Zambia argues.
China's Disgraced Top Official Bo Xilai Sentenced to Life in Prison
Bo Xilai was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of corruption, taking bribes and abuse of power.
24 September 2013
Is the Spanish Army Punishing Women Who Denounce Sexism?
What is the situation of women in the Spanish Army? Lourdes Sada reports.
Humanity Defeated Again in Pakistan, Over 80 Christians Killed
A pair of suicide bombers blew themselves up in a 130-year-old church in Peshawar after a Sunday Mass killing more than 80 people and injuring many.
23 September 2013
October 26th: A Day for Defying Saudi Ban on Women Driving
A group of Saudi women activists have set October 26th, 2013, as a day for defying the state ban on women driving.
Chinese Teenager Accused of Spreading Rumors Online Arrested
The 16-year-old junior high school student had published comments online questioning the official explanation of the recent death of a local worker.
22 September 2013
Should Thailand Abolish the Mandatory School Uniform Policy?
Protesters equate the school uniform policy with authoritarianism but supporters believe it is necessary to promote discipline and equality
Saudi Arabia – Where You're Shot and Sentenced for it
Jalal Al-Qattan was shot in the stomach during a protest in Qatif last year. He has since been arrested and sentenced to three years. Netizens react.
21 September 2013
20 September 2013
17 September 2013
16 September 2013
Exclusive: “We Will Start a War” – Kyrgyz Thugs Threaten Canadian Gold Miners
An explosive new video, exclusively translated into English by Global Voices, appears to show local criminals haggling for a cut of Kyrgyzstan's gold with a foreign company.
EU Prepared to Impose Sanctions on New Member State Croatia
"I think we just broke the speed record in having sanctions introduced," one Twitter user observed.
