Stories about Law from July, 2015
Legalizing the Great Firewall: China's New Cyber Security Law Would Codify Censorship, Shutdowns
A new comprehensive cyber security law in China would legalize censorship, authorize network shutdowns, and make real-name registration mandatory.
Hong Kong's Taxis Drivers Go Head-to-Head With Car-Hire Apps for Passengers
Taxi drivers are pressuring the city's government to crack down on unlicensed ride-hailing services like Uber and GoGo Van. But passengers think these car-hire alternatives have lots of perks.
More Than 100 People Have Been Killed Extrajudicially This Year in Bangladesh
"We do not know what was done with my father. We do not know whether he is alive or dead. There is no progress in the case."
China's New National Security Law Casts a Fearsome Shadow Over Hong Kong
China's new law is wide-reaching and furthers suppression of dissent. Hong Kong government officials have said the city cannot guarantee local activists' safety if they travel to the mainland.
Fines for Violating Russia’s ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Might Not Be So Stiff, After All
Lawmakers suggest that fines will likely be levied only after a search engine refuses to comply with a court order to delete links under the “right to be forgotten” protocol.
Police in Russia Might Soon be Allowed to Shoot at Women, Unless They ‘Look Pregnant’
Russian lawmakers want to expand opportunities for the use of firearms with impunity by police officers, allowing them to fire into crowds or at women.
You Can Now Legally Dance the Night Away in Japan
Late-night club-goers are celebrating the end of a police crackdown that shut dancing just when the party was getting started.
Here's How Russia's New ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Compares to Europe's
RuNet Echo looks at new Russian legislation that would introduce a "right to be forgotten" online, comparing it to the landmark European Court decision last year.
Bahrain's Prison Swap: A Strategy or a Coincidence?
Bahrain releases prominent secular politician three days after sentencing another to four years in prison in a possible public relations prison swap.