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WEB2 days ago · JURIST covers the rule of law in crisis with news, commentary and analysis from over 100 law student reporters and editors worldwide. Find the latest stories on …
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WEB5 days ago · JURIST is a website that provides expert commentary on global legal developments, covering topics such as human rights, international law, and constitutional law. Read the latest articles by scholars, lawyers, and activists on …
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WEB5 days ago · JURIST is a global legal news service that provides primary sources and analysis on various legal topics. Read the latest stories on impeachment, humanitarian …
World Justice Project index paints picture of global rule of law in ...
WEBOct 26, 2022 · The WJP 2022 Rule of Law Index shows that 85 out of 140 countries experienced a decline in rule of law, while 52 countries improved. The index measures eight areas of society and 44 sub-factors, and reveals the factors driving the decline and the impact on human rights and democracy.
Israel and Hezbollah: A Legal Assessment of Israel's 'War in
WEBJul 26, 2024 · The author, Professor Emeritus of International Law, explores the complex legal and strategic considerations underpinning Israel's ongoing conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah...
Editorial: US Supreme Court’s Contrived Immunity Decision
WEBJul 11, 2024 · In its inaugural intervention, JURIST’s Editorial Board breaks its traditional silence on critical issues in legal news to highlight the perils of the US Supreme Court’s recent presidential immunity decision and the danger …
A Critique of Biden’s Proposal for Supreme Court Term Limits
WEBAug 8, 2024 · President Biden’s recent proposal for eighteen-year term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices is a watershed in the perennial controversy over the composition and powers of the U.S. Supreme Court insofar as it is the first time that a sitting President has called for institutional reform of the Court.
Explainer: How the Camp Lejeune Justice Act May Change Mass
WEBNov 21, 2022 · The Honoring our PACT Act was signed into law by President Biden in August of 2022. This landmark legislation included the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA), which will be consequential for the thousands of victims poisoned by contaminated water – up to 280 times higher than permitted levels – at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987. The drinking water was contaminated with ...
How Legal Pluralism Can Subvert or Support the Rule of Law
WEBDec 5, 2022 · In the United States and throughout the Global North, people generally take for granted that law means state courts and legal institutions. Sure, people may opt out of certain government regulations, for example, by signing an arbitration agreement, but state courts can still step in if deemed necessary.
The Legal Framework of Extradition and the Case of Julian Assange
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · JURIST explores the legal framework of extradition and the case of Julian Assange, who faces 18 charges in the US for his role in WikiLeaks. The article covers the UK Extradition Act, the US-UK extradition treaty, and the human rights issues at stake.