A collective call to action is being made by various human rights organizations, trade unions, and civil society groups advocating for the European Commission to enforce a ban on all trade and business dealings between the European Union (EU) and Israel’s illegal settlements in the Occupied
The annual conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) in Mexico City from September 15-20 brought to light the pressing need for leadership and frameworks to enable cross-border legal practice across Africa. The discussions emphasized the importance of creating structures that would
The imposition of tariffs on cross-border trade between the United States and Canada has introduced significant challenges for businesses engaged in this highly integrated supply chain. With over C$3.5 billion worth of goods and services traded daily, the new tariffs, including a 25% tariff on
In recent years, a new form of authoritarian control has emerged, one that relies less on overt violence and more on legal and bureaucratic mechanisms. This phenomenon, known as "regulatory repression," is gaining traction among autocratic leaders worldwide. The concept involves using laws and
Egypt's treatment of refugees, migrants, forcibly displaced people, and asylum seekers has increasingly come under international scrutiny. As Egypt approaches its next Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights, questions regarding its adherence to both national and international legal obligations
Belgium's new Private Investigation Act (PIA), published in the Official Gazette on December 6, 2024, and primarily effective from December 16, 2024, marks a significant shift in the legal landscape for private investigations. This legislation replaces the 1991 Belgian Act on Private Detectives,
