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Law · August, 2024

Stories about Law from August, 2024

Guyana's Sir Shridath Ramphal, esteemed international statesman, dies at 95

His 'unwavering commitment to advancing regional integration and global diplomacy [has] left an indelible mark'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

31 August 2024

Two Hong Kong journalists found guilty of sedition after a 2-year trial

The court finds 11 interviews and commentaries on now-defunct Stand News seditious

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

30 August 2024

Ecuador's conflicts of power: Was there an ‘attempted coup d'état’ or ‘political gender violence'?

Vice President Abad accuses Noboa's government of mistreatment and forced consignment to Israel

Written by Gina Yauri

Translated by Melissa Vida

23 August 2024

What are the controversies over Hong Kong’s latest cybersecurity bill?

The investigation power of the authorities is excessive and unprecedented

Written by Oiwan Lam

22 August 2024

How LGBTQ+ people live in Russia after being labeled an extremist community

Stories of LGBTQ+ people living in Russian regions

Written by Anastasia Pestova

22 August 2024

Fear and intolerance: The impact of blasphemy allegations on Pakistan’s minorities

Blasphemy accusations incite violence, deepening the crisis for Pakistan’s vulnerable minorities

Written by Ramna Saeed

20 August 2024

‘We have nothing except our hearts, and our minds': Vietnamese activist sentenced to five years in prison

Anh Chi's YouTube videos denounced abuse of power

Written by Mong Palatino

19 August 2024

Website blocking in India: One arrow for all

In India, government power over online spaces has been expanding

Written by Shubhangi Heda

19 August 2024

In Turkey, a street interview lands a citizen in jail

The citizen remains in detention pending trial

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

15 August 2024

New laws, old shadows: India's criminal legislation overhaul

These laws failed to get rid of oppressive colonial influence

Written by Guest Contributor

14 August 2024

Bangladesh 2.0: Youth-led movement ends Sheikh Hasina's 16-year rule, seeks reform

How the youth-led protest converged to a single demand

Written by Rezwan

12 August 2024

Barbados’ decision to give outstanding centenarians its stamp of approval is just one way the country honours its elders

From commemorative stamps to an online archive, Barbados is trying to change the narrative

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

10 August 2024

Malaysia’s social media licensing rule: Online protection or censorship?

Tech companies have until January 1 to comply with the new rules

Written by Mong Palatino

8 August 2024

Azerbaijan: Continued arrests and allegations of mass torture ahead of COP29

Observations from an arrested journalist

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

8 August 2024

Sri Lanka elections: Will the real Wickremesinghe, Premadasa and Dissanayake please stand up?

A look at how social media creates fictional constructs of candidates

Written by GroundViews

7 August 2024

After he spent 13 years in jail on a murder charge, what does dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel's release say about Jamaica's judicial system?

Should the UK Privy Council remain Jamaica's final court of appeal?

Written by Emma Lewis

4 August 2024

Turkey blocks access to Instagram

Blocking and throttling are not new for Turkey

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

2 August 2024

When will fair employment for people with disabilities become a reality in Thailand?

Pandemic and automation affected the employment prospects of those with disabilities

Written by Prachatai

1 August 2024

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