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Law · April, 2023

Stories about Law from April, 2023

Thailand election debate: Parties share stand on royal defamation law

The law has been used to detain government critics

Written by Prachatai

30 April 2023

Uzbekistan adopts groundbreaking law to protect women and children from domestic and sexual violence

The biggest change is the criminalization of domestic violence

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

28 April 2023

Pakistan's war on journalism: Abduction and arrest of prominent journalists

The situation for journalists in Pakistan has been steadily declining

Written by Ramna Saeed

26 April 2023

Underscoring the challenges of promoting digital rights in Southeast Asia

The report also has a proposal on improving digital security research

Written by Mong Palatino

24 April 2023

May 14 elections are an existential battle for many of Turkey's female voters

The AKP leadership's backslide on women's rights has not gone unnoticed

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

20 April 2023

Sri Lanka's proposed anti-terrorism law aims to curb civil protests

The proposed law is a "serious threat to democracy"

Written by Rezwan

17 April 2023

Unpacking the controversy around Russian tourists in Indonesia

Indonesians are growing resentful about disrespectful Russian visitors

Written by Sydney Allen

13 April 2023

The designer of the ‘Thanks to Erdoğan’ sticker campaign lands in the president's crosshairs

Akkoyun is among scores of people accused of "insulting" the president

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

11 April 2023

‘A great day to be a journalist in Fiji’ as Parliament repeals ‘draconian’ media law

Media freedom has declined since the 2006 coup

Written by Mong Palatino

9 April 2023

In Turkey, will one man continue to rule them all? The May 14th elections hold the answer

The future of Turkey and its citizens is at stake

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

6 April 2023

How will Hong Kong react to the Gay Games: Support or suppression?

Some questioned whether the host can guarantee the attendees safety

Written by Oiwan Lam

5 April 2023

Pakistan's recent Wikipedia ban sparks controversy over blasphemy laws and freedom of speech

The ban is “disproportionate, unconstitutional, and quite ridiculous”

Written by Ramna Saeed

4 April 2023

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