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    Jurist Ontario Integrity Commissioner recommends reprimand for Housing Minister over Greenbelt scandal

    Ontario Integrity Commissioner J. David Wake issued an inquiry report on Thursday against Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark over alleged violations of his integrity related to the ongoing Ontario Greenbelt scandal. Wake concluded that Clark had put himself into a position with a conflict of...
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    Jurist Thailand king commutes former PM’s 8-year sentence to 1 year

    The Thai Royal Gazette announced on Friday that Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn granted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra a royal pardon, reducing Thaksin’s eight-year prison sentence to one year. A royal pardon, which may be granted as an unconditional release or commutation of punishment...
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    Jurist Australia to vote on Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Wednesday that Australians will vote on October 14 on whether to alter the Australian Constitution to recognize First Nations people by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice in Parliament. Australia has not held a...
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    Jurist German court affirms crimes against humanity conviction for abuse of Yazidi girl and mother

    A German court affirmed the conviction of ISIS member “Jennifer W.” for aiding and abetting in committing crimes against humanity when she abused a five-year-old girl from the Yazidi religious minority, according to a press release from human rights organization Yazda. In addition to affirming...
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    Jurist Kenya rights organizations criticize President’s remarks on controversial sugar company ownership dispute

    The Law Society of Kenya, Amnesty International Kenya, Kenya Human Rights Commission and Humanity Activism Knowledge Integrity (HAKI) Africa jointly raised concerns Tuesday over recent statements made by the President of Kenya regarding individuals involved in the legal battle over the ownership...
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    Jurist UK government to give greater authority to dismiss police officers alleged to have committed misconduct

    The UK government announced plans Thursday to allow chief constables and other senior officers greater authority to terminate rogue employees. Those who don’t pass background checks can also be fired. A finding of serious misconduct will result in a police officer’s immediate termination. An...
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    Jurist UK Government to force criminals to attend sentencing hearings

    UK Justice Secretary Alex Chalk announced Wednesday that the UK will enact new laws to force criminals to attend their sentencings in court, with offenders potentially being subject to longer sentences. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commented saying “Criminals shouldn’t be allowed to take the...
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    Jurist UN renewal of sanctions on Mali fails after Russia veto

    The UN sanctions on Mali are set to end Thursday after the Security Council failed to renew them. In August 2022, the UN renewed its travel ban and asset freeze on some individuals in the West African nation resulting from political unrest in 2015. The 2023 sanctions would have extended to...
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    Jurist Belgium suspends acceptance of single male asylum seekers

    Belgium on Wednesday announced a temporary suspension on the acceptance of single male asylum seekers in the country. The decision, announced by Nicole de Moor, the State Secretary for Asylum and Migration, aims to prioritize families and children due to the increasing influx of such vulnerable...
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    Jurist Germany designates Georgia and Moldova as ‘safe countries of origin’

    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet recognized the Eastern European countries of Georgia and Moldova as “safe countries of origin” on Wednesday in an effort to reduce irregular migration. Refugee rights group PRO ASYL criticized the new recognition for effectively granting the German...
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