Human Rights Law 
Human rights abuses threaten Commonwealth’s survival: report – Calgary Herald
Segal said two key recommendations — a Commonwealth Charter recognized by all member nations and a proposed Commissioner for Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights — will help Commonwealth nations co-operate and “share common values and purposes.”
An Interview with Kerry Kennedy, President of the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, on the Launch of Health eVillages – Forbes
Since then, her life has been devoted to the pursuit of justice, to the promotion and protection of basic rights, and to the preservation of the rule of law. She established the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights in … Continue reading
UN committee criticises Jamaica’s human rights – Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica’s human rights track record has again come under scrutiny as the … Commissioner Krister Thelin called for the Government to reconsider repealing laws banning buggery, which he said was discriminatory. Another commissioner, Gerald Neuman …
Law and Human Rights Ministry to see new minister today – Jakarta Post
Former law human rights minister Partialis Akbar is scheduled to hand over his post to his successor, Amir Syamsuddin, at the ministry soon after the minister’s installation at the Presidential Palace. Amir is a former Democratic Party secretary-general …
Iran cries foul over human rights report – United Press International
Questions brought up by members of U.N. Human Rights Committee included queries over Iranian laws against same-sex partnerships and the execution of minors. “The recent report of the U.N. rapporteur on Iran was one-sided and was prepared under …
Supreme Court to decide on reach of global human rights law – OpEdNews.com
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to resolve an international human rights dispute over whether corporations and political groups can be held liable in American courts for their role in the torture, killing and enslavement of victims abroad. At issue is … Continue reading
Supreme Court to examine reach of international human rights law – Bellingham Herald
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court agreed Monday to resolve an international human rights dispute over whether corporations and political groups can be held liable in American courts for their role in the torture, murder and enslavement of victims …
Law and human rights minister says goodbye to staff – Jakarta Post
Law and Human Rights Minister, Patrialis Akbar, held a farewell gathering with ministry staff on Monday morning after being discharged from office, a member of his staff said. “He (Patrialis) gave a briefing and said that he had two pieces … Continue reading
Top U.S. court to hear Shell human rights case from Nigeria – Globe and Mail
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide if companies can be held liable in the United States for international human rights law violations, a case about allegations that Royal Dutch Shell PLC RDS.A-N helped Nigeria violently suppress oil … Continue reading
U.S. court to hear Shell Nigeria human rights case – msnbc.com
A U.S. appeals court in New York dismissed the lawsuit on the grounds that corporations cannot be held liable in this country for violations of international human rights law. Attorneys for the plaintiffs appealed to the Supreme Court …
