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    Jurist British Columbia introduces amendment to seize property of persons suspected of crime

    British Columbia, Canada Premier David Eby Tuesday announced an amendment to the 2013 Community Safety Act to expand the province’s authority to seize assets amassed by suspected criminals. Under the amendment, unexplained wealth orders (UWO) would target property, vehicles and other luxury...
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    Jurist Iran authorities practice ‘state hostage-taking,’ rights groups say

    International human rights charities Redress and Free Nazanin Wednesday released a report describing Iranian authorities’ actions, especially in the midst of the nationwide Mahsa Amini protests, as “state hostage-taking.” The nearly 50-page report argues Iran has institutionalized state...
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    Jurist Australian government to develop new Indigenous heritage protections after mining disaster

    Australia Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek Thursday announced that the federal government will legislate new protections for Aboriginal cultural heritage sites following a report that mining giant Rio Tinto destroyed a sacred 46,000-year-old site at Juukan Gorge. However, the Puutu Kunti...
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    Jurist Tanzania villagers sue Barrick Gold in Canada court for mining abuses

    A group of Tanzanian villagers Wednesday filed legal action with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against the mining company Barrick Gold for a number of human rights violations at its North Mara Gold Mine. It is the first time that the mining company has faced legal action in Canada for...
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    Jurist Turkish court overturns convictions against four human rights activists

    The Turkish Court of Cassation, the country’s highest appellate court, Tuesday overturned convictions against four human rights defenders including Honorary Chair of Amnesty International of Turkey, Taner Kılıç. All four were formerly charged with terrorism-related offenses. Amnesty...
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    Jurist Malta parliament weighs bill permitting abortion in cases of medical emergency

    Malta’s parliament began discussions on Monday to end a total ban on abortions. If passed, the bill would allow abortions if the health of a pregnant person is in “grave jeopardy.” Malta is currently one of only three European countries and the only EU member to ban all abortions no matter the...
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    Jurist Law Society of England and Wales: Iran must respect human rights of lawyers

    The Law Society of England and Wales Tuesday called for Iranian authorities to comply with international legal obligations to respect fundamental human rights. The call by the largest governing body of UK solicitors comes in the midst of increased arrests and arbitrary detentions of lawyers in...
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    Jurist NATO deems Russia as ‘terrorist state,’ calls for support for Ukraine

    The NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) Monday supported the propositions of the Ukrainian delegation and adopted a unanimous resolution recognizing Russia as a “terrorist state” during its 68th Annual Session. The PA passed a series of resolutions calling on the 30 NATO allies to intensify...
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    Jurist UK to impose harsher punishments for offences committed in jail in anti-terrorism push

    UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab Sunday announced new measures to increase the severity of punishments faced by person incarcerated on terrorism charges who commit offences while in prison. The changes are intended to act as a deterrent for those already behind bars and discourage them from...
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    Jurist Canada sanctions former president of Haiti, various ‘political elites’ in bid to weaken gang control

    Canada Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly Sunday announced additional sanctions on Haitian “political elites,” including Michel Joseph Martelly, who provide operational and financial support to armed gangs in Haiti. The sanctions impose dealings prohibitions on the listed persons and...
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