By Austin Trummel.
Trusts have been increasing abused to conceal wealth, wealth of which usually is found in the form of money. However, offshore can and have been used to conceal stolen cultural relics, too. Cambodian antiquities looted decades ago are being returned to the country after the Pandora Papers uncovered their paper trail.
Read MoreBy Amal Shukr.
Despite its illegality under international law, the Israeli Occupier continues to administratively detain Palestinians for indefinite periods of time—without any regard to fair notions of due process. Such arbitrary detainment has prompted many Palestinian detainees to use the only means of protest available to them behind suffocating bars: hunger strikes.
Read MoreBy David Rosado.
The European Data Protection Supervisor notified the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation of an order that they must delete data held in their possession of individuals who have no established link to criminal activity six months after having received the data. Europol believes that this order will hinder their criminal investigations, as investigations can last years.
Read MoreBy Mitchell Purdy.
Given the increasingly widespread use of cyberattacks and cyberwarfare to politically, militarily, and economically weaken nations, there is a need for international regulation. This post is a call to action for the leaders of the world to make rules to limit the suffering caused by cyberwarfare.
Read MoreBy Camile Loftin.
India suffers from one of the worst water crises in the world. This water shortage impacts the nation’s economy, agricultural production, safe drinking water, and citizens’ way of life. If India implements legislation to regulate water consumption and enters into international agreements to obtain access to water technologies, India may have a chance to once again become an abundant and self-sustaining nation.
Read MoreBy Jordan Law.
This blog post discusses the new legislation introduced in New Zealand. This legislation provides protection for victims of sexual violence through new evidence rules.
Read MoreBy Rohaib Latif.
The Uyghurs are a Turkic ethnic group whose members are predominantly Muslim that live in the Xinjiang region in Northwestern China. In recent years, the Chinese government has forced the Uyghur population into a state of mass surveillance, detention centers, and forced assimilation. China says that “this crackdown is necessary to prevent terrorism and root out Islamic extremism.”
Read MoreBy Matthew Kramer.
Despite having the strictest firearm control laws in Western Europe, Germany is the birthplace of a new, dependable 3D-printed firearm model. This model comes with instructions that teach an individual how to build it in their bedroom for a few hundred dollars and a 3D printer. Unlike previous models, this one is durable and can be made in a few weeks by a novice.
Read MoreBy Carson Jones.
The Parliament of the United Kingdom is about to pass a bill that will allow police to crack down on public protests simply because they deem the noise to be a “serious disruption” and to impose strict punishments on those who violate the new law. Enforcement of the new law will act as a strong deterrent for those looking to exercise their rights to free speech and speak up for their beliefs.
By Sara Imam.
The new UAE labor law seeks to address changes in the work environment, align UAE labor relations with international best practices, and offers greater protections for employees. Notably, the new law sees changes in contract termination and anti-harassment protections.
Read MoreBy Alan Jurcak.
El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender last year, and its president has grand plans for the country’s future with the aid of the digital currency. Can El Salvador prove to be a case study into the proliferation of new financial systems?
Read MoreBy Kayla Hobby Kolbe.
Social inequality lead to mass protests at the end of 2019 in Chile. As a result, the country has elected a Constitutional Convention of 155 representatives to draft a new constitution. The new constitution will address the inequities, climate change, mining regulations, and a host of other issues facing the country.
Read MoreBy Victoria Hansen.
In March of this year (2022), Saudi Arabia’s new personal data law data law will go into effect making it the first middle eastern country with a law protecting personal data. What new changes are in store for data controllers?
Read MoreBy Lindsey Gergel.
Frustrated over UN sanctions, Belarusian president Lukashenko orchestrated a migrant crisis on the Poland-Belarus border. Now, with nowhere to turn, migrants on the border are freezing to death.
Read MoreBy Abby Cote.
After centuries of oppressing indigenous languages, Peru constitutionally protected indigenous language speakers in its 1993 Constitution. Despite this, indigenous languages continue to be oppressed and shamed. This article examines the legal history of language rights in Peru, and the social barriers that keep them from being recognized.
Read MoreBy Nichelle Christopherson.
Despite outcry by the international community, Australia continues to tighten reigns on immigration. However, in doing so it is denying asylum seekers the right to seek protection as is required by international law.
Read MoreBy Jordan Chrispell.
In response to Hong Kong’s widespread protests demanding basic rights, China imposed a sweeping national security law on the city. The Chinese government threatened to “smash bodies” of protestors while the international community feebly criticized its actions.
Read MoreBy Maggie Belcher.
Canada reached its goal of 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021; that is the most since 1913. During a global pandemic, how was the goal possible and why was meeting it so important?
Read MoreBy Armando Barcena.
The United States and Mexico have been forced to deal with environmental issues affecting the border region such as concerns over clean water, air pollution, and waste management. Together the United States and Mexico have worked to address the environmental issues on both sides of the border through their Border Programs.
Read MoreBy Tyler Armstrong.
Japan has remained hesitant to bring foreigners in on a permanent basis for generations. However, as a global leader in modern times, the nation is expected to provide aid to other troubled nations or populations. This brief article will discuss Japan’s recent approaches to refugee aid and how accepting more refugees into the country may not be the best plan of action.
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