Human Rights Law 
Significant new laws for Oklahoma – Daily Oklahoman
SB 763 puts the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission under the attorney general’s office … HB 1249 deletes language from existing law that allows people to go on private property to fetch livestock or other animals. It is intended to crack … Continue reading
Harper declares ‘progress’ on human rights at Commonwealth summit – Calgary Herald
“For our purpose, the most important part of the Commonwealth is that we are building on a common heritage and trying to push globally an agenda of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Harper noted that the … Continue reading
Commonwealth progress on human rights hampered by lack of consensus – Sydney Morning Herald
The recommendation to appoint a commission for human rights, democracy and the rule of law was rejected. Photo: Michele Mossop THE Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting wrapped up in Perth yesterday with modest progress made on reform. About half the … Continue reading
Call on sex laws – Fiji Times
In the statement, the chair of the NGO Coalition on Human Rights, Shamima Ali, said, “Laws criminalising same-sex sexual conduct are contrary to international human rights law and the 2009 Affirmation of Commonwealth Values and Principles which includes a …
Commonwealth leaders wary of appointing human rights watchdog – Monsters and Critics
Sydney – Commonwealth leaders huddled behind closed doors in the west coast Australian city of Perth on Saturday with most opposed to a proposal to appoint a human rights commissioner … the rule of law and civil rights came from … Continue reading
Human Rights Divides Commonwealth – Voice of America
Commonwealth leaders meeting in Australia are divided over the appointment of an independent commissioner for the rule of law and human rights across the group of former British colonies. An internal review has recommended that the organization appoint …
CHOGM abandons commissioner plan on human rights – The Australian
THE Commonwealth Heads of Government kicked into touch the idea of appointing a commissioner to pursue human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The ten members of the eminent persons group, including former Australian judge Michael Kirby, who proposed … Continue reading
Human Rights Rapporteur On Iran – Voice of America
fundamental human rights.” The U.N. Special Rapporteur for human rights in … He noted that “under international law and its own constitution, Iran has committed itself to protect and defend the rights of its people. “But officials continue to stifle … Continue reading
Human rights tribunal can’t award legal costs: Supreme Court – Toronto Star
a human rights lawyer says. In a key administrative law ruling involving a woman’s sexual harassment complaints against the military, the Supreme Court of Canada said Parliament did not intend to give the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal the power to … Continue reading
Attorney: Crosses at Catholic University violate human rights of Muslim students – Syracuse Post-Standard
John F. Banzhaf III, a George Washington University Professor of Public Interest Law, ade the complaint to the human rights agency. In a news release Banzhaf alleges: “It is alleged that CUA does not provide space — as other universities … Continue reading
