The Queensland government’s move to amend the current Youth Justice Act has ignited a firestorm of controversy, as it seeks to remove the principle that juvenile detention should be a measure of last resort. Introduced by the Labor government in May under the Community Safety Bill, these l
The European Commission's 2024 Rule of Law Report has drawn significant attention to the state of press freedom across the EU. Amidst rising concerns from media freedom organizations, the report paints a concerning picture of declining media pluralism and increasing threats to journalists. The
The introduction of new federal protections for transgender students in U.S. schools and colleges represents a significant step towards ensuring non-discriminatory treatment for LGBTQ+ individuals in educational environments. This ambitious regulation, which also includes enhanced protections for
In a significant move to bolster the stability of the American banking system, the US government has announced a set of measures to ensure that all clients of the recently collapsed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) will regain full access to their deposits starting on Monday. This step is designed to
The kingdom of Eswatini is facing global scrutiny after Tanele Maseko, the widow of assassinated human rights advocate Thulani Maseko, was reportedly targeted by the government. International concern has heightened following Tanele's detention at a border while re-entering from South Africa.
In an era where journalistic freedoms are increasingly threatened, the European Union's European Media Freedom Act emerges as a hopeful symbol for the defense of press freedom within its member countries. This significant legislation is designed to reinforce the principles of free journalism,
