Tag: Law
The indigenous Brazilian congresswoman who is standing up to Bolsonaro
This indigenous lawyer has made history as the first native woman ever to be elected to Brazil’s congress. She faces a host of obstacles – b...
Environment Society World
Dramatic fall in global executions reported in 2018
Global executions fell by 31 per cent in 2018, says Amnesty International, reaching the lowest figure in at least a decade...
Justice Society World
India grants citizens the right to freely express sexual orientation
A Supreme Court ruling means that members of India's LGBT community are legally able to express their sexuality without discrimination...
Society
‘Marry the rapist’ laws are being repealed across the Middle East
Tunisia, Jordan and Lebanon have scrapped laws that allow rapists to escape punishment by marrying their victims...
Society
The people v Monsanto: corporation to face ‘moral tribunal’
Agrochemical company Monsanto will be the subject of a ‘moral tribunal’ at The Hague...
Agriculture Environment Justice
Court ruling advances case for ecocide law
A ruling against a palm oil producer in Guatemala signals a shift in environmental and human rights law...
Environment
