The rule of law is the bedrock of international relations and human rights, ensuring that nations adhere to established norms to protect humanity during times of conflict. Within this framework, the laws of armed conflict delineate appropriate conduct in wartime through fundamental principles: military necessity, proportionality, unnecessary suffering, and discrimination. The foundational tenet of the [...]
Australian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind found that chain hardware retailer Bunnings breached privacy laws through the use of facial recognition technology, according to a report released on Tuesday. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) released the findings of an investigation initiated under section 40(2) of the Privacy Act in July 2022 to determine whether [...]
The European Union has expanded its sanctions against Iran in response to the country’s military support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The EU Council on Monday announced a series of restrictive measures aimed at curbing Iran’s supply of drones and missiles to Russia. The new sanctions specifically target one individual and four [...]
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCDPR) challenging a lower court ruling that found the state had waived sovereign immunity by participating in a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google. The case stems from a broader federal antitrust action against Google, which [...]
The US State Department announced sanctions Monday against several individuals and organizations for their alleged targeting of civilians amid Israeli settler encroachment on Palestinian lands in the West Bank. The Department of State imposed sanctions on Eyal Hari Yehuda Company LTD (Eyal LTD), its owner Itamar Yehuda Levi (Levi), Shabtai Koshlevsky (Koshlevsky), and Zohar Sabah [...]
The 2024 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Leaders’ Summit, hosted by Peru in Lima, where I go to law school, concluded last Saturday, November 16. It made progress on economic cooperation but revealed tensions over trade policies, environmental concerns, and the influence of China. The summit resulted in agreements on trade, agriculture, and market access for [...]
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance on Tuesday sentenced 45 defendants for conspiracy to commit subversion, with prison terms ranging from 50 to 120 months, depending on their alleged roles in an unauthorized primary election staged by pro-democracy groups in 2020. The case stems from pro-democracy activists’ efforts beginning in January 2020 to gain [...]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau explained the government’s reasoning for relaxing Canadian immigration law after the pandemic, and for the recent restrictions imposed, in a YouTube video released Sunday. Trudeau admitted that the federal government could have taken action earlier when companies and universities exploited the policy. Within the video, Trudeau explained how Canada first [...]
The US Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear Alaska residents’ challenge of a ballot measure that requires public disclosure of political donations. The plaintiffs argue that the requirement violates their constitutional right to free speech. The plaintiffs initially requested a preliminary injunction to prevent the provisions of Ballot Measure 2 from taking effect. These [...]
The Council of the European Union on Monday approved a declaration aimed at fostering a common understanding of how international law applies to cyberspace. This declaration reflects the EU’s commitment to advancing the rule of law in a domain marked by increasing complexity and threats. The declaration builds upon principles of sovereignty and state responsibility, [...]
