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    Jurist UK PM recognizes possibility of blocking Scotland’s transgender reform bill

    Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister, stated on Friday it was “completely reasonable” for the UK government to scrutinize and potentially block a transgender bill passed in Scotland. The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) bill, passed on Thursday, reduces the minimum age in Scotland for...
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    Jurist Belarus parliament passes law targeting exiled political critics

    The upper chamber of the Belarusian parliament Wednesday passed amendments to a citizenship law that could be used to target political opposition and critics in exile. Although it has not yet been endorsed by the President Alexander Lukashenko, the bill would allow him to strip Belarusians of...
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    Jurist The Gambia authorities arrest four soldiers amid failed military coup

    The Gambian government Wednesday announced that they have foiled an attempted coup by soldiers within the Gambian army. The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) have arrested four soldiers involved in the attempt to overthrow democratically elected President Adama Barrow. The arrested soldiers are...
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    Jurist European Commission withholds €22B from Hungary until rule of law conditions met

    The European Commission Thursday adopted an agreement suspending €22 billion under the EU Cohesion Fund from Hungary until it implements key programs in keeping with the rule of law and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Reforms include “structural and horizontal” changes to judicial...
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    Jurist Iran authorities used excessive and lethal force during protests: Human Rights Watch

    Iranian authorities violated international human rights law with excessive and lethal force against protestors in Kurdistan throughout September, October and November, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Wednesday. HRW asserts that Iranian security forces continue to commit human rights violations...
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    Jurist UN Security Council condemns Myanmar military junta

    The UN Security Council Wednesday passed a resolution condemning the military junta in Myanmar, also known as Burma. The resolution, which passed with 12 yes votes and three abstentions, expressed grave concern about the military junta’s state of emergency, condemned its execution of...
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    Jurist Senate extends US jurisdiction to prosecute war crimes

    The US Senate Wednesday passed the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act, which updates the US’s current war crimes statutes to enable domestic prosecution of war criminals regardless of where the alleged war crimes occurred. The bill’s passage comes in the midst of Ukrainian President Volodimir...
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    Jurist Scotland parliament passes Gender Recognition Reform Act to strengthen transgender rights

    The Scottish Parliament Thursday passed the Gender Recognition Reform Act, which makes it easier for transgender people in Scotland to obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) and access necessary services. After a brief delay, the bill passed with votes from all parties. “This is an...
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    Jurist Japan to investigate reports of overseas Chinese police bases

    The Japanese government Thursday announced it will investigate reports of covert Chinese police stations within Japan’s borders. The announcement came after Asian human rights NGO Safeguard Defenders released reports claiming China has established over 100 police stations overseas. Japanese...
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    Jurist Nigerian Bar Association condemns arson of Imo State’s high court

    The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Tuesday condemned the destruction of Imo State’s high court in Orlu. Unknown assailants attacked and burned the building on Friday. The fire destroyed thousands of legal documents, books and exhibits. NBA national publicity secretary Akorede Habeeb Lawal...
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