The excitement surrounding a World Cup bid often overshadows the underlying issues tied to the hosting country, but Saudi Arabia's attempt to secure the 2034 FIFA World Cup has brought significant scrutiny to its human rights record. Critics argue that a recent assessment by AS&H Clifford
October 28, 2024The growing urgency to modernize international trade practices and reduce reliance on paper documentation has led to the development of comprehensive legal frameworks. The Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-Border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (CPTA) is a significant step in
October 23, 2024In light of burgeoning concerns over the UK-Australia free trade agreement, farming organizations across the UK are being called to back a judicial review aimed at annulling the deal. This call to action is rooted in fears of substantial economic and environmental repercussions for local farmers
October 23, 2024The issue of human rights abuses in Pakistan, particularly those stemming from blasphemy laws, has sparked a heated debate among international human rights activists and organizations. Many argue that Pakistan's actions are in fundamental contradiction with the Commonwealth's values,
October 22, 2024At the 57th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC57) in Geneva, from September to October 2024, the European Union (EU) played a central role in addressing global human rights concerns. Through active participation, the EU underscored its commitment to various human rights issues, engaging in
October 16, 2024Egypt's recently proposed draft Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) has been met with substantial criticism from a coalition of major human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, Dignity, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists. These groups argue that the
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