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Agrochemical company Monsanto will be the subject of a ‘moral tribunal’ at The Hague

A ruling against a palm oil producer in Guatemala signals a shift in environmental and human rights law

A recent ruling in Peru may set an important precedent for indigenous land rights disputes, as Ben Whitford finds

Both Iran and Saudi Arabia are moving towards relaxing some of the strict laws on women's freedom, which are prevalent throughout much of the Middle East

Abortion legislation in some parts of the world may be relaxed to provide women with more rights and better healthcare

Let go of fear and the brakes on our lives are released, says Polly Higgins

Give homeless individuals a fair chance, says social justice coalition

It's hoped that improved support for victims will lead to a greater number of convictions

All the latest from the world of campaigning, including doctors divesting from fossil fuels, gender equality on the national curriculum and how you can help take over a national newspaper

A new law has come into effect making it a criminal offence to force people into marriage, with those found guilty facing a possible seven years in jail

Drug addicts should be cared for, not condemned, says Matt Mellen, who believes adopting more considerate attitudes will pave the way for a sustainable future

Campaigners vow to continue fighting ecosystem destruction as a campaign to make ecocide a crime in Europe draws to a close

Global efforts to abolish the death penalty are making strong headway with just 1 in 10 countries conducting executions last year, according to Amnesty International

The Saudi Arabian government has approved a law banning domestic abuse against women, children and domestic workers

Bolivia has enacted new legislation conferring rights on the natural world, elaborating on and fully enshrining the principles set out in a ‘short law’ passed in December 2010

Ecocide law could be closer than previously thought following discovery of documents revealing it was discussed by UN in the past

Mock trial on ‘ecocide’ to take place at UK Supreme Court

The wild law movement in the UK has been gathering momentum over the past six years. Melanie Strickland reviews recent developments

The European Parliament has voted to ban illegal timber imports. The law will help protect forests and the wildlife living there

Central African Republic signs up to international law that protects the rights of indigenous peoples