Jurist
DONATE NOW
  • News ▾
    • All Legal News
    • US Legal News
    • World Legal News
    • This Day @ Law
  • Dispatches ▾
    • All Dispatches
    • Afghanistan
    • Canada
    • EU
    • Ghana
    • India
    • Iran
    • Israel
    • Kazakhstan
    • Kenya
    • Myanmar
    • Pakistan
    • Peru
    • Sri Lanka
    • UK
    • Ukraine
    • US
  • Commentary ▾
    • All Commentary
    • Faculty Commentary
    • Professional Commentary
    • Student Commentary
  • Features ▾
    • All Features
    • Explainers
    • Long Reads
    • Multimedia
    • Interviews
  • Topics
  • Rule of Law ▾
    • Materials
    • Podcasts
  • About ▾
    • FAQ
    • Staff
    • Awards
    • Apply
    • Journalist in Residence
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
  • Donate ▾
    • Why Support JURIST?
    • Donate
    • Honor Roll
News UN experts welcome US report on criminalizing homelessness
UN experts welcome US report on criminalizing homelessness
Jamie Reese
April 24, 2012 10:51:10 am

The UN Office for the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) on Monday welcomed a report published by the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) ...

READ MORE ▸
News Nepal urged not to impose blanket amnesty for crimes committed during civil war
Nepal urged not to impose blanket amnesty for crimes committed during civil war
Jamie Reese
April 23, 2012 01:47:46 pm

Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) on Monday urged Nepal to reject blanket amnesty plans for international crimes committed during the country's civil war, which ended in 2006. A representative...

READ MORE ▸
News Bahrain court delays appeal of imprisoned human rights activist
Bahrain court delays appeal of imprisoned human rights activist
Jamie Reese
April 23, 2012 12:52:46 pm

The Bahrain Court of Cassation on Monday delayed an appeal hearing for human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja , who is serving a life sentence for terrorism-related charges. The court was to issue a decision Monday...

READ MORE ▸
News Kazakhstan court sentences 47 individuals on terrorism charges
Kazakhstan court sentences 47 individuals on terrorism charges
Jamie Reese
April 19, 2012 11:44:58 am

A court in Kazakhstan sentenced 47 individuals to 15-year prison terms Thursday on charges relating to terrorist attacks and financing extremist activities. The convicted individuals are alleged to be members of a terrorist group and...

READ MORE ▸
News Supreme Court denies new trial for Enron ex-CEO
Supreme Court denies new trial for Enron ex-CEO
Jamie Reese
April 16, 2012 12:25:38 pm

The US Supreme Court declined review in the case of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling on Monday. The court, without any comment, allowed to stand the decision of the US Court...

READ MORE ▸
News Malaysia PM to review sedition law
Malaysia PM to review sedition law
Jamie Reese
April 16, 2012 11:23:45 am

The Malaysian Prime Minister pledged Monday to review the country's Internal Security Act of 1960 (ISA) . Parliament was expected to replace the law that currently allows for indefinite detention...

READ MORE ▸
News American Indians reach trust settlement with federal government
American Indians reach trust settlement with federal government
Jamie Reese
April 12, 2012 12:28:35 pm

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a $1.023 billion settlement with 41 American Indian Tribes Wednesday. The announcement comes following a 22-month negotiation period after the...

READ MORE ▸
News India court convicts 23 for crimes during Gujarat riots
India court convicts 23 for crimes during Gujarat riots
Jamie Reese
April 9, 2012 12:50:56 pm

A trial court in the West Indian state of Gujarat on Monday convicted 23 people of crimes committed during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The riots stemmed from anger over the death of 60 Hindus in a fire...

READ MORE ▸
News Syria government forces executing civilians: report
Syria government forces executing civilians: report
Jamie Reese
April 9, 2012 12:08:37 pm

Syrian security forces have executed more than 100 civilians and opposition fighters during recent attacks, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Monday. Accompanying the report, emergencies researcher at HRW stated that in an attempt...

READ MORE ▸
News Suriname lawmakers pass amnesty bill ending president’s trial
Suriname lawmakers pass amnesty bill ending president’s trial
Jamie Reese
April 5, 2012 12:02:05 pm

Suriname lawmakers approved legislation Wednesday that pardons President Desi Bouterse for offenses committed in defense of the state during an earlier dictatorship, despite opposition arguments that the president's trial should continue. The National Assembly approved...

READ MORE ▸
  1. Newer
  2. ...
  3. 1
  4. 2
  5. 3
  6. 4
  7. 5
  8. ...
  9. Older
  10. Oldest
Law students to join jurist
GET OUR DAILY DIGEST
LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook RSS Twitter
Latest DISPATCHES
US dispatch: Attorney General questioned over Epstein files, federal shootings, surveillance

US dispatch: Attorney General questioned over Epstein files, federal shootings, surveillance

Ghana dispatch: Ghana president announces visa-free travel agreement with Zambia

Ghana dispatch: Ghana president announces visa-free travel agreement with Zambia

Latest COMMENTARY
When the Internet Goes Dark: What Medieval Islamic Philosophy Reveals About Legal Personhood

When the Internet Goes Dark: What Medieval Islamic Philosophy Reveals About Legal Personhood

by AmirAli Maleki
The Case for Structured Patience: Why Ukraine Needs a Deconfliction Office, Not Another Peace Plan

The Case for Structured Patience: Why Ukraine Needs a Deconfliction Office, Not Another Peace Plan

by David M. Crane | Founding Chief Prosecutor of the UN Special Court for Sierra Leone
Latest FEATURES
Interview with a UK National Security Lawyer: ‘We’re not here to deter them from following their conscience in the face of genocide.’

Interview with a UK National Security Lawyer: ‘We’re not here to deter them from following their conscience in the face of genocide.’

‘Lethal Injection is Based on the Illusion of Science’: An Interview with Law Professor Corinna Barrett Lain

‘Lethal Injection is Based on the Illusion of Science’: An Interview with Law Professor Corinna Barrett Lain

THIS DAY @ LAW

Taiwan opposition leader indicted

On February 13, 2007, Ma Ying-jeou, the chairman of Taiwan's opposition party was indicted on embezzlement charges from his time as Mayor of Taipei. That same day, Ma stepped down as leader of the Kuomintang Party and proceeded to announce his candidacy for the Presidency of Taiwan. In the indictment, Ma was accused by the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office of embezzlement. He was ultimately acquitted of these charges by the Supreme Court and elected President of Taiwan in 2008.

Legal codifier David Dudley Field born

David Dudley Field, a champion of legal codification in the United States, was born in Haddam, Connecticut, on February 13, 1805. Learn more about the life and career of David Dudley Field.

Jurist
Home Attributions Disclaimer Privacy Policy Contact Us
Copyright © 2026, JURIST Legal News & Research Services, Inc.
JURISTnews is a collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh