Political and Legal Law 
Ordinary Nepalis vent anger at political elite – YAHOO!
On Sunday Nepal’s political leaders failed after years of wrangling to meet a deadline to write its first post-war constitution and parliament was dissolved, leaving the country with no legal government. Nepalis elected the 601-member assembly in 2008 to …
DOMA ruling: US gay marriage law unconstitutional, Boston court finds – New York Daily News
The ruling — nearly certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court — was a major victory for the gay rights movement, who long have opposed the law that denies a host of federal benefits to same-sex married couples. Advocates … Continue reading
China lacks the rule of law – The News & Observer
In real life, however, cases of any significance are controlled at every level of the judicial system by a Communist Party political-legal committee, rather than by legal officials. From the Yinan County Basic Court to the Supreme People’s …
Federal court strikes down federal law banning same-sex marriage – CNN
(CNN) – A law banning federal recognition of same-sex marriage was struck down as unconstitutional by a federal appeals court Thursday. The Defense of Marriage Act defines marriage for federal purposes as unions only between a man and woman.
Rule of Law a New Concept in Ukraine – NewsMax.com
So when it comes to the rule of law, she comes to the issue with an appreciation for that particular miracle borne of experience. In her speech, which was typically brilliant and stirring, she warned of what she sees as … Continue reading
Prospect of Thaksin return heats up Thai politics – AP – msnbc.com
His party was dissolved by a legal decision the year after, and he was among the 111 executives of his Thai Rak Thai Party banned from politics for five years. He also was convicted in absentia of corruption while in … Continue reading
Prospect of Thaksin return heats up Thai politics – msnbc.com
His party was dissolved by a legal decision the year after, and he was among the 111 executives of his Thai Rak Thai Party banned from politics for five years. He also was convicted in absentia of corruption while in … Continue reading
Egyptian activists call for anti-Shafiq mass rallies, urge passing of isolation law – english.alarabiya.net
They also called for the Political Isolation Law be applied on Shafiq. Thousands of Egyptians marched on Monday night in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez in protest after the results of the first round were confirmed by the Presidential Elections Commission.
Julius Henson ordered to pay $1 million for 2010 election robocall – Baltimore Sun
Political consultant Julius Henson must pay the state $1 … “We should not make a scarecrow of the law for the benefit of the powerful,” Edward Smith Jr., the lawyer for Henson, said in an email. “Setting justice up for … Continue reading
Brentwood political watchdog dies unexpectedly – Contra Costa Times
He also operated a law firm first in Concord and later in Brentwood. Although his political opinions were sometimes controversial, Bates was respected in the community, according to fellow 2006 City Council candidate Mike Hyde. Bates always …
