Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

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Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Courts and Justice

Brazil court

Brazil’s Attorney General wants the Supreme Court to overturn the ruling by Judge Edson Fachin and reinstate the convictions which would prevent Lula from running ..

Published on: 14 April, 2021

Religious clerical trial

As head of the hardline Islamic Defender’s Front (FPI), Rizieq has for years cut a controversial figure in Indonesian politics.

Published on: 6 April, 2021

Netanyahu trial

Netanyahu only appeared at the court only at the opening of the session on Monday. He would not be in court for the rest of ..

Published on: 5 April, 2021

Hong Kong court ruling

During the trial, defence lawyers argued that freedom of assembly is a constitutional right in Hong Kong, and noted that police had approved the peaceful ..

Published on: 1 April, 2021

Minneapolis/Chauvin trial

Chauvin is the first Minnesota law enforcement officer to be tried for murder for the on-duty killing of a Black person. It will also be ..

Published on: 29 March, 2021

Chauvin trial

Chauvin could face decades in prison if convicted of charges of 2nd and 3rd-degree murder and manslaughter.  

Published on: 28 March, 2021

South Africa’s constitutional court

Zuma and the Guptas deny any wrongdoing. Zuma has been implicated in at least 36 affidavits before the commission by individuals, including former ministers. He ..

Published on: 25 March, 2021